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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V593📅 Dec 20, 2004

2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne & 2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne S + 1 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

💥 The risk

When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. 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
04V593000
Manufacturer recall #
A506
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
31,000
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-800-545-8039
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 17, 2005
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Porsche recall no. A506.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 04V593 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 04V593?

2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne & 2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne S + 1 more. 31,000 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.