Recall 04V-070
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera and 6 other models: Seats.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-070
- Reported
- February 18, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 1,805 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 Carrera 2003
- Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 2003
- Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2003
- Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2003
- Porsche 911 GT2 2003
- Porsche 911 Targa 2003
- Porsche 911 Turbo 2003