Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1995-1998): Structure
Recall 04V601000 · Dec 30, 2004 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
8,638
vehicles affected
8,638
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V601000
- Date
- Dec 30, 2004
- Maker
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,638
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 1995-1998
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTTOP STRUCTURE CATCH LEVER TENSION CAN EASE RESULTING IN A CRACK.
What can happen
THE SOFTTOP CAN INADVERTENTLY OPEN STARTLING THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche | 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 1995-1998 |
| Porsche | 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 1995-1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V601000?
2 models: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (1995-1998), Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1995-1998), about 8,638 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V601000?
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.
What can happen?
THE SOFTTOP CAN INADVERTENTLY OPEN STARTLING THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.