Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V070000

Seats

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-02-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V070000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,805
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-18
Owners notified
2004-04-26

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH FRONT SEAT BACKS, WHICH DO NOT MEET PORSCHE'S STRENGTH STANDARDS.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEATS COULD TWIST, TILTING ON ONE SIDE TO THE REAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 911 Carrera2003
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet2003
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S2003
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet2003
Porsche 911 GT22003
Porsche 911 Targa2003
Porsche 911 Turbo2003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.