Defect Description For Recall
Porsche Has Notified Nhtsa Of A Defect In Certain Model Year 2010 Panamera S, 4S And Turbo 4-Door Sedan. If The Front Seats Are Adjusted Towards An Extreme Position, Resulting In Unfavorable Tolerance Of The Mating Components, It Is Possible That The FunCTIon Of The Locking Mechanism Of The Seat Belt Mount Can No Longer Be Guaranteed. The Seat Belt Mount Could Detach From The Anchoring System When The Seat Belt Is Fastened Or Opened.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
PANAMERA
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V141000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Belt May Not Provide Adequate ProteCTIon For The Seat Occupant, Which May Increase The Risk Of Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Have An Additional Locking Element Installed On The Seat Belt Anchoring System For Both Front Seats. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 30, 2010. Owners May Contact Porsche At 1-800-545-8039.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090704
End Of Manufacture
20100215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3176
Date Owners Notified
20100430
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100408
Make Campaign Number
AA01