Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V593000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V593000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 31,000 affected units, PORSCHE/FMVSS 208/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V593000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Porsche/fmvss 208/seat belt retractor

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 31,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A506

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vhz6.6i2v~4dxp

NHTSA ID: 04V593000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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