2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Recalls

1 recall names the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Newest first.

• Seats

  Feb 18, 2004NHTSA 04V0700001,805 vehicles

  Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace both the front seats. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Nov 5, 2008FL15,000 mi
  Seats
  Tl*the contact owns a 2003 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, upon braking, the driver's side seat back tilted slightly to the rear position without assistance. the seat back support attachments were not properly secured to the seat. the…

  Tl*the contact owns a 2003 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, upon braking, the driver's side seat back tilted slightly to the rear position without assistance. the seat back support attachments were not properly secured to the seat. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign ID number 04v070000 (seats), although the failures were identical. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 22,000. updated 11/25/08. *lj updated 11/25/08.*jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011666Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned.
• 11011572Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A
• 11011570Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models
• 11011563Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11011561Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11011552Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
• 11011200Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
• 11011195Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
• 11009877Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048
• 11009862Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop
• 11008666Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles.
• 11008658Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
• 11008657Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11008637Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11008636Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11008635Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed.
• 11008624Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025
• 11008603Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
• 11008486Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.021
• 11008479Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the chain tensioner - 0PB109507D
• 11008476Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.020
• 11008473Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the seat frame - 992885456CY
• 11008470Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.015
• 11008454Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, and 99164548000
• 11008449Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.010 & .011
• 11008441Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the engine oil (00004321093)
• 11008440Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.000 & .001
• 11007107Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the wire set - 976971227 & 976971227A
• 11007096Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.030
• 11007041Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.020
• 11007037Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the ball screw - PAF004835
• 11007036Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.010
• 11006874Parts information for parts withdrawal involving a number of parts for the flange, fuel pump, and fuel filter
• 11006858Product Knowledge on the chassis/VIN numbering systems
• 11006850Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.000
• 11005806Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the charger for the high-voltage battery
• 11005805Information on PIWIS tester update 42.800.070 & .072
• 11005798Special tools and equipment information VAS6292 Hunter Aligner License Program Change
• 11005786Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake hose 9J1611707F and 9J1611708F
• 11005783Information on PIWIS tester update 42.800.060

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