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
1998
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