Certain coupe (two seater) passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the gross vehicle weight rating IS incorrect on the certification label. the listed gvwr IS 4,244 pounds and the correct value should be 3,814 pounds.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Owners would be misinformed of their vehicle's actual gvwr.
Remedy
Dealers will install a corrected certification label. (this recall will be conducted in conjunction with porsche's previous recall a303/03v-027 on the same vehicles for a fmvss no. 225 noncompliance). owner notification began july 28, 2003. 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 1-800-767-7243.
Certain two-seat, two-door coupe model passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were not equipped with a top tether anchorage as required by the standard. owners who wish to use a child restraint with the air bag deactivation device…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly protected.
Remedy
Dealers will install the tether anchorage. owner notification began on july 28, 2003. 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 1-800-767-7243.
While driving I noticed that the car temperature went higher than normal. I immediately pulled over the car and noticed that the car was leaking significant amount of coolant. Towed the car back home. Upon further inspection it was noticed that there was some coolant coming out from the glued metal parts that IS also attached to the coolant hose. the part needed to be repaired in order to fix the problem. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
11011666Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned.
11011572Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A
11011570Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models
11011563Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
11011561Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
11011552Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
11011200Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
11011195Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
11009877Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048
11009862Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop
11008666Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles.
11008658Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
11008657Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
11008637Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
11008636Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
11008635Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed.
11008624Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025
11008603Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
11008486Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.021
11008479Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the chain tensioner - 0PB109507D
11008476Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.020
11008473Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the seat frame - 992885456CY
11008470Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.015
11008454Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, and 99164548000
11008449Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.010 & .011
11008441Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the engine oil (00004321093)
11008440Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.000 & .001
11007107Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the wire set - 976971227 & 976971227A
11007096Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.030
11007041Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.020
11007037Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the ball screw - PAF004835
11007036Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.010
11006874Parts information for parts withdrawal involving a number of parts for the flange, fuel pump, and fuel filter
11006858Product Knowledge on the chassis/VIN numbering systems
11006850Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.000
11005806Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the charger for the high-voltage battery
11005805Information on PIWIS tester update 42.800.070 & .072
11005798Special tools and equipment information VAS6292 Hunter Aligner License Program Change
11005786Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake hose 9J1611707F and 9J1611708F
11005783Information on PIWIS tester update 42.800.060