Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V409000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V409000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 235 affected units, SEAT BELT END FITTINGS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from may 31, 2011, through june 10, 2011. there is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. if the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V409000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-08-05T00:00:00

Subject: Seat belt end fittings

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 235

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AB02

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from may 31, 2011, through june 10, 2011. there is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. if the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V409000

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