2003 PORSCHE 911 TURBO Recalls (2)

Campaign:
03V218000 on 06/17/2003
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
07/23/2002 - 02/28/2003
Affected:
1,043
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles may have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.
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.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. owner notification began on december 1, 2003. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Notes:
Porsche recall no. a307.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
04V070000 on 02/24/2004
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
09/15/2002 - 03/16/2003
Affected:
1,805
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both the front seats. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 PORSCHE 911 TURBO TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
A307
Component:
015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Summary:
Voluntary customer campaign involving vehicles that may have a loose connection (threaded union) in the pressure hose system of the power steering unit. *tt
Bulletin:
103
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Campaign a309. in order to avoid danger to occupants in a rear-end collision, both of the front seats must be replaced. *tt
Bulletin:
703
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Diagnosing and repairing the pcm2 system. this bulletin replaces bulletin #703 dated 5/23/03. *tt
Bulletin:
602
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Activating the cd radio porsche cdr 23. *tt
Bulletin:
D76
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
Bulletin:
D77
Component:
136100 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Summary:
Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
Bulletin:
PK-D8-16
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm

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