NHTSA Recall 04V070000: Seats
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,805 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V070000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 18, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 26, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 2003 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 2003 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4S | 2003 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 2003 |
| Porsche 911 GT2 | 2003 |
| Porsche 911 Targa | 2003 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.