Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20020916 - 20030317 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V070000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040426 | Date Received by ODI: 20040218 | Date Added to Database: 20040225 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1805 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH FRONT SEAT BACKS, WHICH DO NOT MEET PORSCHE'S STRENGTH STANDARDS. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |