Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V068000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 03/29/2004 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/18/2004 | 02/25/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. this spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. in such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. owner notification began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| 0604 | 07/20/2006 | 10020270 | In-tank fuel delivery - diagram. *tt | 08/22/2006 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 304 | 03/26/2004 | 10007250 | Checking and, if necessary, replacing the fuel tank. attachment b, work procedure for a304. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 2005 | 10/13/2004 | 10010645 | Aluminum look fuel cap. *tt | 12/03/2004 | |
| 304 | 03/26/2004 | 10006536 | Ground connection between the thread of the fuel tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is not sound. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |