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2001 Porsche 911 Turbo recall: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. reported this safety recall on January 23, 2001. It covers about 910 vehicles.

vehicles affected
910
reported
Jan 23, 2001
owners notified
Feb 1, 2001
related complaints
4

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

What is 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.
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.
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.

Recall number 01V015000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about transmission problems.

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo

Questions about recall 01V015000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)?

Yes. Recall 01V015000, reported on January 23, 2001, covers about 910 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V015000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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