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To all,

Today, I received a Recall Notice from PCNA regarding a possible fire
hazard on all 2003 Turbos.
This hazard is due to a possible loose bolt that holds one of the pressure
hoses to the power steering unit.
As stated by PCNA , if the power steering fluid ( Pentosin) leaks , this could
cause a power steering failure and IF the fluid comes in contact with any part of the exhaust system...it could result in a fire.

They suggest I contact local dealer for inspection / retighten bolt with correct torque.

FYI Guys


p.s. This recall is being sent due to National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act requirements.

Periokid

It is funny that you post this. I recently had my 03 in for installation of a CD changer.

The dealer returned the car to me and I read the invoice and it stated a recall was performed. The dealer did not tell me anything about this, I just saw it on the invoice.

Now I know what the actual recall was.

Turbo03

I'd like to know if this recall applies to every 03, or just selected ones.

Anyone know?

dbelleperc

It applies to 03 Turbo's and GT2's

VIN numbers:WPOAB29983S685062 to WPOAB29993S696114 Turbo
VIN numbers:WPOAB29963S696061 to WPOAB29993S696118 GT2

1,043 units affected

dbelleperc

Here is the official recall letter from Porsche

It is a .pdf

20C4S

David,
mine is 03 but my vin is not in the number that u provided. any clue?

MKW

My July 2002 production model year 2002 Turbo had this happen - smoke from Pentosin power steering fluid pouring on hot exhaust, loss of power steering and clutch actuation . Same production month that ended '02 and started '03 production , but different model year and this recall applies only to model year 2003 . I wonder if late model year 2002 is affected also ?

Jack

It seems that my '03 VIN # is not covered by the recall either. The Porsche Campaign Notice specifies Turbos/GT2s built between July 24, 2002 and March 1, 2003 with certain VINs may need to be checked for the loose power steering fitting.

MKW: I guess you were just (un)lucky -- got a 2002 with the 2003 MY update at no extra charge.

MKW

Jack, I would still take at peak at your connection. Easy to find and reachable if you read the pdf file above.No need to remove the air box or intercooler hose when inspecting. Be sure it's not loose or oily there .

Jack

MKW, that's good advice. I'll check it out.

Pkar4me

My 03 turbo was just recalled and it did not fall within the VIN's that were mentioned. Possibly the recall is going to include more cars



03 TT Seal Grey
96 993 Iris Blue

MBailey

My car was included in the VINs but Porsche swears its not included in the recall!

supercup

Anyone have a copy of the recall pdf. I have a 2003 GT2 and did not get one, my dealer says they did not check to see if it needed to be addressed while in for a couple things lately.

JCM

photonscience

I have an '04 turbo with a VIN that falls within the range mentioned. Any ideas on how an '04 model falls within the VIN's designated to be '03's?

Ray M

JCM,

The link for the .pdf file is above in dbelleperc's post.

Please have your car checked out before it catches fire like mine.

For more info on my 996TT fire, you can reference my original post on the subject at... http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...threadid=18858

And for an update on how Porsche has left me and my Turbo for dead at.... http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...threadid=20880.

Regards,