NHTSA Recall 19V875000: Child seat and owners/service/other manual (equipment)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,501 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V875000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AKC0 |
| Components | CHILD SEAT; EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | December 11, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V875000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 GT2 RS | 2018, 2019 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 2016, 2019 |
| Porsche 911 R | 2016 |
| Porsche Cayman | 2014 |
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.