Recall 04V601000: 1995–1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 30, 2004

Manufacturer

Porsche cars north america, inc.

Potentially affected

8,638vehicles

Model years

1995–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.

Possible consequence

The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the roof alignment and roof locking pins. In addition, the two roof locking motors will be replaced. Also a new sensor system within the motor assembly will provide an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off. The recall began january 18, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 40 complaints
• 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 40 complaints
• 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 40 complaints
• 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 40 complaints
• 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet1 complaints
• 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet1 complaints
• 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet0 complaints
• 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet0 complaints