Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1997) – 04V601000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Softtop Structure Catch Lever Tension Can Ease Resulting In A Crack.

Make Of Vehicle

PORSCHE

Model Of Vehicle

911 CARRERA CABRIOLET

Year

1997

Recall Campaign Number

04V601000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Effect Of Defect

The Softtop Can Inadvertently Open Startling The Driver, Which Could Result In A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

19980126

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

8638

Date Owners Notified

20050118

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20041230

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard