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2003 Porsche 911 Turbo

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both the front seats. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche 911 Turbo

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.

Corrective Action

if the fitting is loose, the hydraulic fluid could leak out, which could lead to loss of power steering assist and, for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, loss of clutch assistance. if the leaking fluid comes into contact with hot exhaust components, it could ignite.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. owner notification began on december 1, 2003. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Linkage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. it is possible that the clutch pressure line could leak in the area of its connection with the clutch cylinder.

Corrective Action

a reduction, or complete loss, of the clutch and steering power assistance could result. if leaking fluid contacts the exhaust system, there is a risk of fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the clutch pressure line and an additional supporting bracket will be installed on vehicles produced before october 13, 2000. vehicles produced after october 13, 2000 has a new type of clutch pressure line. on vehicles produced between october 13 and november 28, 2000, an additional supporting bracket will be installed. owner notification began february 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. it is possible that the fuel supply line could leak due to chaffing with the intake manifold and/or the fuel return line could leak due to chaffing with a spring band clamp used to secure a coolant line.

Corrective Action

the leaking fuel could come into contact with the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a protective sheath on the fuel supply line. in addition, for vehicles produced between april 7 and may 22, 2000, the spring band clamp will be replaced with a screw type hose clamp and installed in such a way that it cannot come into contact with the fuel return line. owner notification began february 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.