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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V070📅 Feb 25, 2004

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera & 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet + 5 more recall: seats

⚠️ 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V070000
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,805
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-545-8039
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 26, 2004
Built
Sep 16, 2002 – Mar 17, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V070 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V070?

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera & 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet + 5 more. 1,805 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-545-8039.