PORSCHE 911 GT2 2003: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V070000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 911 GT2 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-04-26 2004-02-18 2004-02-25

Production Dates: 2002-09-16 - 2003-03-17

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1805

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Notes

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