Porsche Recall 04V601000: Structure, Body, Roof And Pillars

NHTSA recall 04V601000 · announced December 30, 2004 · filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 8,638 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTTOP STRUCTURE CATCH LEVER TENSION CAN EASE RESULTING IN A CRACK.

The risk

THE SOFTTOP CAN INADVERTENTLY OPEN STARTLING THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROOF ALIGNMENT AND ROOF LOCKING PINS. IN ADDITION, THE TWO ROOF LOCKING MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED. ALSO A NEW SENSOR SYSTEM WITHIN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL PROVIDE AN IMPROVED CONTROL SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IF THE ROOF IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WHEN THE DRIVER DRIVES OFF. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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

• 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
• 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
• 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
• 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
• 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
• 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
• 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
• 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

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