2019 Porsche 718 Boxster · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 19V113000 includes certain 2017 to 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vehicles. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A fuel odour, visible leak or warning light may be present, although some vehicles show no warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 to 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster
- NHTSA campaign 19V113000
- The manufacturer filing lists 14,388 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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