Recalls: Porsche 718 Cayman
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Porsche 718 Cayman
Porsche 718 Cayman: incorrect detonators for side airbags
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles because the front side airbags may have been installed with incorrect detonator units. In the event that a collision caused deployment of the airbags, the airbags may not provide their intended protective effect such that the risk of injury to vehicle occupants would be increased. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15871.
Porsche 718 Cayman: potential fuel leak
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles because the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes could loosen and shear off. If this occurred, fuel may leak from the vehicle and the driver may notice a petrol smell. In the presence of an ignition source, the leaking fuel could cause a fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15873.
2016-19 Porsche 718 Cayman: crash beam could damage fuel tank
In March 2019, recall campaign AKA3 was issued for Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 23 February 2016 to 14 February 2019. In a frontal collision, the lower longitudinal crash beam in the luggage compartment area could penetrate the bulkhead wall at the lower cross body component. If this occurred, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17381.
2015-16 Porsche 718 Cayman: unintended airbag deployment
In September 2019, recall campaign AKB4 was issued for Porsche 982 718 Cayman vehicles that were available for sale prior to 16 June 2016. These vehicles may have been fitted with an airbag control unit that had an ‘out of specification’ capacitor for maintaining the power supply. As a result, the airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly, or may fail to deploy in the event of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17812.
Problems and faults: Porsche 718 Cayman
Overview
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Problems and faults: Porsche 718 Cayman
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Porsche 718 Cayman.
