NHTSA Recall 01V016000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 493 vehicles. It affects 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V016000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A102 - A110 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | January 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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.
Safety risk
The leaking fuel could come into contact with the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V016000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Turbo | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.