NHTSA recall 04V-072 (04V072000)
seats recall reported February 18, 2004 - about 4,144 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V072000
- Also written as
- 04V-072
- Manufacturer number
- A306
- Reported
- February 18, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,144
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT FRAME COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-072 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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