Recall 04V601000: Convertible Top Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Porsche/911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1995-1998

Porsche/911 Carrera Cabriolet 1995-1998

MANUFACTURER: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V601000 RECALL DATE: Dec 28, 2004

COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.

CONSEQUENCE:
The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

NOTES:
Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).