NHTSA recall 04V601000
Structure · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.
Why it matters: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
- 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
- 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
- 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
- 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
- 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
- 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
- 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V601000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.