PORSCHE 911 TURBO 2003: SEATS

 
Make : PORSCHE Model : 911 TURBO Year : 2003
Build Dates : 2002-09-16 - 2003-03-17
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V070000
Date Owner's Notified: 2004-04-26 Date Received by ODI: 2004-02-18 Date Added to Database: 2004-02-25
Manufacturers Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1805
Summary:
      CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH FRONT SEAT BACKS, WHICH DO NOT MEET PORSCHE'S STRENGTH STANDARDS.
Consequence:
      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.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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