NHTSA Recall 24V123000: Retractor (seat belts)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 910 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ARA2 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | February 20, 2024 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V123000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4S | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera S | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera T | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Targa 4S | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo S | 2023 |
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.