Porsche 911 1999
Model 911 made in 1999 by Porsche got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V109000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 09/24/1998 to 02/19/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2734 | 04/14/2000 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/10/2000 | 04/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle could run out of fuel causing a loss of power. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will update the software in the instrument cluster so that the fuel level and the range of remaining fuel are determined and displayed correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 2870 | 01/01/1998 | 603128 | Technical information regarding new spark plugs. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 101005 | 10/10/2005 | 10018155 | Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 2634 | 09/10/1998 | 609853 | Installation of chrome plated tailpipes. | 04/11/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 798 | 07/23/1998 | 602295 | Concerns regarding the additions / corrections to the owner's manual. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 599 | 11/11/2002 | 10000532 | Porsche litronic headlight retrofit kit. *tt | 03/03/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | 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 | 07/16/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3735 | 09/10/1998 | 609898 | The replacement of tiptronic transmission.yd | 04/11/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 2454 | 09/10/1998 | 609790 | Recommended procedures when working with vacuum lines and hoses. yd | 04/10/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 0913 | 09/10/1998 | 609788 | Assembling the hardtop and wheel storage system and wall mounted holder. yd | 04/10/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| 0203 | 08/16/2002 | 0203 | 10010766 | Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| 9160 | 01/01/2001 | 621480 | Technical procedures for installing the radio faceplate. *tt | 09/25/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | 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 | 07/16/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 47863 | 1 | 01/29/1999 |
| Consumer states: vehicle doors unlock and windows roll down automatically without being touched. the vehicle does this whether keys are in the ignition or not. dealer installed new drivers door key switch assembly at the consumers expense. *tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 1 | 11/01/2003 | |
| Need kit to solve airbag problem. *bf the air bag warning light had come on and did so each time the vehicle was in motion. the consumer was informed that the seat belts had come in contact with the wiring and a kit was needed to solve the problem. (vehicle model/ porsche 996 c2) *sc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Engine heat sensor failed causing coolant to leak from vehicle. yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 1 | 11/01/2003 | |
| Need kit to solve airbag problem. *bf the air bag warning light had come on and did so each time the vehicle was in motion. the consumer was informed that the seat belts had come in contact with the wiring and a kit was needed to solve the problem. (vehicle model/ porsche 996 c2) *sc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 51150 | 2 | 04/01/2001 |
| Rear seat belts causes occupants to be trapped. they can not escape or be rescued in case of emergency. major safety issue.*ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761712 | |||