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NHTSA Recall 04V072000: Seats

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,144 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Porsche Cayenne S.

4,144
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (March 29)
NHTSA campaign04V072000
Manufacturer campaignA306
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedFebruary 18, 2004
Owner notificationMarch 29, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver's side seat frames were not adequately welded.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat frame could break, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's side seat frame. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Notes

Porsche recall no. A306.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 04V072000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Cayenne S2003, 2004
Porsche Cayenne Turbo2003, 2004

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.