NHTSA recall 13V-502 (13V502000)
seats recall reported October 17, 2013 - about 81 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V502000
- Also written as
- 13V-502
- Manufacturer number
- AD04
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~81
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Why it is dangerous
The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-502 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.