NHTSA Recall # | 33844 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V601000 |
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Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET |
Model Year | 1995 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
Date of notification | 18/01/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/05/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/01/98 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/12/04 |
Report created | 23/12/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8638 |
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. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |