1995-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet and Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet recall: roof and pillars
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 30, 2004. It covers about 8,638 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,638
- reported
- Dec 30, 2004
- owners notified
- Jan 18, 2005
- related complaints
- 1
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.
- Risk
- The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 04V601000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.
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Questions about recall 04V601000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet and Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 04V601000, reported on December 30, 2004, covers about 8,638 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V601000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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