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🧸 Product FR BG DK GR HU NO SE SI SK October 8, 2021

PORSCHE — Macan (S. GTS. Turbo)

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: Adverse tolerances combined with external force may cause the lower section of the maintenance bonnet to come into contact with the fuel inlet connector on the fuel delivery unit flange. As a result, damage to the fuel inlet connector may occur and lead to fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1754 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Porsche Macan cars. A part near the engine may move and touch the fuel line.

What's happening? If this happens, the fuel line could break. This could cause fuel to leak and start a fire.

Does this affect me? This affects Macan cars in France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.

What should I do? Take your car to a Porsche dealer right away. Ask your dealer what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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PORSCHE
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Adverse tolerances combined with external force may cause the lower section of the maintenance bonnet to come into contact with the fuel inlet connector on the fuel delivery unit flange. As a result, damage to the fuel inlet connector may occur and lead to fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: Germany

First published
October 8, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004455

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
PORSCHE — Macan (S. GTS. Turbo). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Adverse tolerances combined with external force may cause the lower section of the maintenance bonnet to come into contact with the fuel inlet connector on the fuel delivery unit flange. As a result, dama...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 8, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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