Tl*the contact owns a 2003 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, upon braking, the driver's side seat back tilted slightly to the rear position without assistance. The seat back support attachments were not properly secured to the seat. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v070000 (seats), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 22,000. Updated 11/25/08. *lj updated 11/25/08.
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- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V070000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 358
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- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
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- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
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Is the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, close to a typical 911 Carrera Cabriolet model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
Seats, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet have?
1 recall, covering seats.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet seats?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V070000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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