NHTSA safety recall

Recall 04V070000

Seats — Porsche · reported 18 Feb 2004 · 1,805 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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 1-800-545-8039.

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

NHTSA campaign
04V070000
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report received
18 Feb 2004
Owners notified
26 Apr 2004
Potentially affected
1,805

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2003 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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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