Porsche Seats Recall 04V070000 (1,805 Vehicles)

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.

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.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V070000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera	2	B
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet	1	C
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S	1	A
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet	1	B
2003 Porsche 911 GT2	2	-
2003 Porsche 911 Targa	1	D
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo	3	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

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

Questions

Is the 04V070000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V070000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V070000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 18, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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