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NHTSA Recall 04V231000: Seat belts: rear/other

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,175 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Porsche Cayenne.

19,175
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2004
owners notified (June 1)
NHTSA campaign04V231000
Manufacturer campaignA404
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER
Report receivedMay 17, 2004
Owner notificationJune 1, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on june 1, 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 04V231000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Cayenne2004
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.