Design Flaw Found in 718 Boxster and Cayman in Frontal Crash Test

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Scott McCracken
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carcomplaints.com
An overhead view of a parking lot with cars neatly lined up inside parking spaces.

A frontal crash test uncovered a dangerous design flaw in the 2017-2019 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. Porsche engineers say a crossmember from the luggage compartment bracket could detach, penetrate the bulkhead wall, and start a fuel leak. Fuel leaks bring fires. Fires bring sadness. Don’t be sad. If your car was built before 02/15/2019, Porsche will reinforce the crossmemebers as part of a recall.

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