Porsche Recalls 5,965 V6 Cayennes Sold in North America

ATLANTA — Porsche Cars North America has announced a voluntary recall of 5,965 V6 Cayennes built from late 2006 through January 18, 2008 and sold in the United States and Canada. The SUVs have what the automaker describes as a "potentially misaligned fuel line."

On the recalled Cayennes, "It has been discovered that slight engine movement while driving may occur and possibly cause a fuel line to contact the engine compartment cladding," said Porsche Cars North America in a statement released Monday. "This could cause a knocking sound, and in rare instances, abrasion marks could possibly occur on the fuel line itself."

It said "there have been five known complaints worldwide, and in only one case did the fuel line show abrasion marks." Porsche said it will alter the layout of the fuel line in the affected vehicles. The procedure will be free of charge and should take about 40 minutes.

In a separate statement, Porsche AG said the recall involves 18,856 Cayennes worldwide. The affected vehicles were built between November 30, 2006 and January 18, 2008.

What this means to you: If you own one of the affected Cayennes, plan on getting it to your dealer ASAP. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent