Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V601000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V601000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 8,638 affected units, PORSCHE/SOFTTOP OPENS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V601000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-12-30T00:00:00

Subject: Porsche/softtop opens

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 8,638

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.

Consequence Summary: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ynsm~sktz_x7u7

NHTSA ID: 04V601000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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