NHTSA recall 01V016000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

January 23, 2001report date

493units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: The leaking fuel could come into contact with the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix: 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. Owner…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo

All model years NHTSA lists

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V016000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.