Recall 04V068000: Fuel Filler Neck Ground Inspection

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Porsche / Cayenne S 2003

Porsche / Cayenne Turbo 2003

MANUFACTURER: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V068000 Recall Date : FEB 16, 2004

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe and Cap

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35

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:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, correct it. 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's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).