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Loss of control Published 12 Oct 2018 Ref JP-2205570

Porsche: Engine - Other

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — loss of control. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
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。

Official source

View the official recall notice