Loss of control
Japan
Published 12 Oct 2018
Ref JP-2205570
Porsche: Engine - Other
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 12 Oct 2018
- Units affected
- 2601
- Reference
- JP-2205570
Affected vehicles
Porsche 718 Boxster 2016–2018
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 2016–2018
Porsche 718 Boxster S 2016–2018
Porsche 718 Cayman 2016–2018
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2016–2018
Porsche 718 Cayman S 2016–2018
Hazard
The air intake inlet lacks protective mesh or similar equipment. During operation, if items such as cigarettes are discarded from the driver's seat, they may be drawn into the air intake located forward of the rear wheel. Debris such as dried leaves accumulated inside the air intake may ignite and emit smoke.
Show original (日本語)
エアインテークの空気吸入口に保護ネット等の装備がないため、走行中に運転者席等からタバコ等を投げ捨てた場合、リヤホイール前部にあるエアインテークに吸い込まれ、エアインテーク内部に蓄積された枯葉等の異物が発煙するおそれがある。
Remedy
All vehicles will have the air intake cleaned and a protective grille installed.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、エアインテーク部を清掃し、保護グリルを取り付ける。