Vehicle recall 08V076000 · February 20, 2008
2008 Porsche Cayenne
A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Porsche is recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne V6 vehicles. A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. A fuel leak may develop.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2008. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
- Notes
- Porsche recall no. A803.CUSTOMERS may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 2008
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- A803
- Owner notification
- February 15, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,573
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Cayenne (2008): 2008
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