jcf7

Just read the recall below. (Mine shows a 1/12 manufacture date...)

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2012.
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 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 888-327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Source: dot.gov

DrJay

Wow... Is this a mistake in the building process or was this somehow missed while testing and engineering the car?

Mike in CA

I guess you could ask this question about every recall for every product ever made. It happens......

last993

Thanks for the heads up !

gomarlins3

That answers the question I asked in the other thread, thanks.

abiazis

First year model blues.........

jcf7

Dealer answered my email. My car is in the recalled group. They are waiting for parts and will fix it "when convenient for you [me]", so I guess it's ok to drive for now....

RollingArt

Sure, just be sure to carry a fire extinguisher!!!

MJones

AC02- FUEL LINE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

Porsche AG has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2012 911 Carrera S (991) vehicles. Accordingly, a recall to address this issue is being initiated effective March 23, 2012.

There is a possibility that a quick connector coupling on a fuel line on the underside of the affected vehicles could contact a coolant pipe. If the fuel line is contacting, the locking function of the quick connector could be impaired, causing the coupling to open and, as a result, fuel leakage. This can result in engine misfiring or cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

All effected vehicles must have a spacer ring installed on the fuel line. If the fuel line is contacting the coolant pipe, the fuel line must be replaced and a spacer ring installed. The necessary inspection and installation of the fuel line spacer ring will take approximately one and a half hours to perform. An additional two hours will be needed should the fuel line have to be replaced.

Owners will be notified by mail about the recall beginning in April. There is no cost to owners for this recall.

gota911

When did Porsche merge with Ferrari?

gary k

seems a very simple fix. dropped it off at the dealer at 1:00 today--had some lunch--it was ready at 2:30.

Scott997

Who else got their recall done?
What Dealer?
How long did it take if you made an appointment?
Lets see who the dealer of shame is and who is top notch.
I just got my notice but haven't scheduled yet.

jcf7

Mine took 45 minutes. I was told that some cars need the fuel line replaced and others just need a "separator" placed between the coolant and fuel lines. Mine was the latter.

Scott997

Great intel! who else had their recall done?

chance

1 hour at dealer.