Seats

NHTSA recall 04V070000 · announced February 18, 2004 · filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 1,805 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

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 covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.