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Safety recall · 04V601000

Structure: roof and pillars Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 30, 2004. It covers about 8,638 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
04V601000
Reported
Dec 30, 2004
Vehicles
8,638
Area
Body, doors & structure

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.

The fix

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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V601000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet01C
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet01C
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet01C
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet01C
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet11C
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet11D
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet01B
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet01B

Questions

Is the 04V601000 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 04V601000?

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 04V601000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on December 30, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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