Recall campaign79V222000
Recall 79V222000: 1979 Porsche 911 and 1 other model
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
- Report received
- Sep 27, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Porsche cars n.a. Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 517vehicles
- Model years
- 1979–1980
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
The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. The buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Porsche 9110 complaints
- 1980 Porsche 9240 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.