NHTSA Campaign 10V141000 — PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 10V141000. Vehicle: PORSCHE PANAMERA. Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V141000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | PORSCHE PANAMERA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | AA01 |
Official summary
PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 PANAMERA S, 4S AND TURBO 4-DOOR SEDAN. IF THE FRONT SEATS ARE ADJUSTED TOWARDS AN EXTREME POSITION, RESULTING IN UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCE OF THE MATING COMPONENTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BELT MOUNT CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED. THE SEAT BELT MOUNT COULD DETACH FROM THE ANCHORING SYSTEM WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR OPENED.
Official consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING ELEMENT INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BELT ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Official notes
PORSCHE RECALL NO. AA01.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86334 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V141000 |
| Make | PORSCHE |
| Model | PANAMERA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | AA01 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Manufacturer Name | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-07-04 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-02-15 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 3176 |
| Action Date | 2010-04-30 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2010-04-08 |
| Notification Date | 2010-04-08 |
| Official Summary | PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 PANAMERA S, 4S AND TURBO 4-DOOR SEDAN. IF THE FRONT SEATS ARE ADJUSTED TOWARDS AN EXTREME POSITION, RESULTING IN UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCE OF THE MATING COMPONENTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BELT MOUNT CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED. THE SEAT BELT MOUNT COULD DETACH FROM THE ANCHORING SYSTEM WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR OPENED. |
| Official Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING ELEMENT INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BELT ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039. |
| Official Notes / Contact | PORSCHE RECALL NO. AA01.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035660000776812000000265 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |