NHTSA recall 04V-231 (04V231000)

seat belts recall reported May 17, 2004 - about 19,175 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V231000
Also written as: 04V-231
Manufacturer number: A404
Reported: May 17, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~19,175
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT BUCKLE LATCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 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-231 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Porsche Cayenne S - 2003, 2004

Porsche Cayenne Turbo - 2003, 2004

Porsche Cayenne - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.