2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V070000Feb 18, 20041,805 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Porsche 911 Turbo 2003, 911 Carrera 2003, 911 2003 +4 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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• 03V218000Jun 16, 20031,043 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Porsche 911 Turbo 2003, 911 GT2 2003

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles may have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. Owner notification began on december 1, 2003. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE13009Rapid coolant lossClosed · Apr 26, 2013

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