2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S RECALL - #04V593000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 9/30/2004 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/17/2005 |
| # Affected |
31,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS. |
| Consequences |
WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039. |
| Notes |
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A506.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for SEATS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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