Recall 04V-593: 2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne S and 1 more
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 15, 2004, covering about 31,000 vehicles.
The problem
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (Elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (Alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.
The risk
When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.
The fix
Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
Porsche recall no. A506.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V593000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-593?
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (Elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (Alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.
How is recall 04V-593 fixed?
Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.