Recall 01V015000: 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo

Report received

Jan 23, 2001

Manufacturer

Porsche cars n.a. Inc.

Potentially affected

910vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo22 complaints