Hope this does not delay my base order.

FYI

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/2...00-sports.html

 

From safercar.gov

Make: PORSCHE Model: 911 CARRERA S
Model Year: 2012
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 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.

 

Wow that is a big one! Glad they caught it before any serious injuries.

 

Thanks for posting.

There should be a sticky post on each forum e.g. "Recalls: 991" linking to recall posts like this one, similar to the DIYs. To keep owners apprised of recalls.

 

Tis shouldn't be a problem for new builds as it only affected cars built through late January.

 

This is a test mule and the reason for the fire could be completely unrelated to the aforementioned recall notice.

 

Any new owners on the forum received any notices from their dealers regarding this?

 

They may not know, yet. I am sure someone will send the a letter. It will have a funny title - Complaint for Damages.

 

I have not. But the dealership says it's a quickie proactive repair process and very non-invasive.

Good news.

 

Still not as bad as Ferrari, using flammable glue around the engine compartment necessitating a recall!
J

 

Meh. They're just trying to sell more fire extinguisher options.

This recall affected me less than than the coyote howling that wake me up in the middle of the night last night.

 

I hear peeing around the edge of you property keeps em away, guess that technique can be applied to burning Porsche's as well

 

While I am sure the chance of actually having a fuel leak on my 991 is low, I'm kicking my car to the curb (literally) until this gets fixed. Last thing I need is a car in my garage trickling a little stream of gasoline past my forced-air furnace while my family is sleeping in the house above.

Repairs of this sort (and in general) can be done at the nearest dealership, right? Not necessary to go to the one where I purchased the car?

 

I would not worry much - just be ready. I will start carrying marshmallows. I can put them in the side door compartment, next to my iPad!

 

Not a great fault to have....but at least they have the fix.