Recall 00V-109: 1999–2000 Porsche 911, 1999–2000 Porsche 911 Carrera

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Apr 10, 2000, covering about 2,734 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-109
Report date
Apr 10, 2000
Vehicles affected
2,734
Owners notified
Apr 14, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level.

The risk

The vehicle could run out of fuel causing a loss of power.

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V109000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Porsche 9111999, 2000All years
Porsche 911 Carrera1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-109?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level.

How is recall 00V-109 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.