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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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about february 25, 2008. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Corrective Action

when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. the clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. the recall began may 17, 2005. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation. should this occur, oil starvation of the internal gears might result.

Corrective Action

continued operation of the vehicle could result in a fracture of the transfer case housing. incorrect torque would then be applied to the driven wheels or oil could leak and contact the tires.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. owner notification began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. owner notification began on june 1, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.