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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 01V015📅 Jan 24, 2001

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V015000
Manufacturer recall #
A102 - A110
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
910
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Owner phone
1-800-545-8039
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 1, 2001
Built
Apr 7, 2000 – Nov 28, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V015 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V015?

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo. 910 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-545-8039.