Porsche 911 Recall R/2003/175: Possible Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2003
- Launched
- 303
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/175
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles. A connector bolt may be loose which could cause a steering fluid leak and loss of power assistance to the steering and and on the 911 Turbo to the power assistance to the clutch. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles must be recalled and the connector bolts must be tightened with the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A connector bolt may be loose which could cause a steering fluid leak and loss of power assistance to the steering and and on the 911 Turbo to the power assistance to the clutch. Leaking fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with the exhaust system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK Defect: A connector bolt may be loose which could cause a steering fluid leak and loss of power assistance to the steering and and on the 911 Turbo to the power assistance to the clutch. Leaking fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with the exhaust system. Remedy: Vehicles must be recalled and the connector bolts must be tightened with the correct torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a steering fluid leak and loss of power assistance to the steering and and on the 911 Turbo to the power assistance to the clutch.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles must be recalled and the connector bolts must be tightened with the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
911 may be included. Porsche estimates 303 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/175. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/1996/024 on 19 Feb 1996, for insecurity of tail pipe cover sleeve. The one launched after it was R/2004/050 on 31 Mar 2004, for filling the fuel tank may cause an electrostatic charge. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/175, launched 17 November 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.