PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4S 2023: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V123000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4S 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-04-11 2024-02-20 2024-02-21

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ARA2

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 910

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor "ALR" may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.