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NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V015000
Component:  Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Linkage:Flexible
Manufacturer:  Porsche Cars N.A. Inc
Year:
2001
Make:
Porsche
Model:
911 Turbo
Recall Date:
01/24/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 910
Manufactured: 04/2000 - 11/2000
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Summary:
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.


NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V016000
Component:  Fuel:Fuel Lines:Hoses:Non-Metallic
Manufacturer:  Porsche Cars N.A. Inc
Year:
2001
Make:
Porsche
Model:
911 Turbo
Recall Date:
01/24/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 493
Manufactured: 04/2000 - 07/2000
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
The leaking fuel could come into contact with the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary:
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.

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