2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE RECALL - #04V593000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/30/2004 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/17/2005 |
| # Affected |
31,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS. |
| Consequences |
WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039. |
| Notes |
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A506.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 30, 2008 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PORSCHE: ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED. DIAGNOSTICS ON HOT FILM MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF). MAF SENSORS THAT ARE IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER ARE BEING REPLACED UNNECESSARILY IN THE DEALER'S ORGANIZATION. *PE
Oct 28, 2008 - 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
PORSCHE: W725- REPLACING SIDE AIRBAG WIRE HARNESS PLUG CONNECTION (WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN). *PE
Sep 17, 2008 - 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
PORSCHE: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (I-NO. 7K3, 7K4). COMPLAINT TPM NOT ACTIVE AFTER CHANGING WHEELS. *PE
Jul 16, 2008 - 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PARTS WITHDRAWN. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERIC REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNIT TO PCNA, BUT ONLY IN CASES WHERE THE DEFECT IS VISIBLE: PART NUMBER 955 110 235 01, DESCRIPTION FUEL LINE. *PE
Jul 16, 2008 - 136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
PARTS WITHDRAW; PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS TO PCNA: PART NUMBERS 955 628 320 00 AND 955 628 321 00; DESCRIPTION TIP SWITCH. *PE
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