Recall 03V218000: 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 16, 2003

Manufacturer

Porsche cars north america, inc.

Potentially affected

1,043vehicles

Model years

2003

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Porsche 911 GT21 complaints
• 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo13 complaints