Recall 12V107000: Potential Fuel Line Disconnection

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Porsche/911 Carrera S 2012

MANUFACTURER: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 20, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V107000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,232

SUMMARY:
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012 911 Carrera S vehicles manufactured from October 26, 2011, through January 24, 2012. Interference between a coolant line and a fuel line may cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the fuel line becomes disconnected, a fuel leak may occur. a fuel leak could lead to the engine misfiring or stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with a new fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in April 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

NOTES:
Porsche's safety recall number is AC02. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.