5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2013-02-27
Description
Us specs is recalling one 2002 porsche carrera, one 1997 bmw 750il, and two 1986 bmw 635 csi vehicles for failing to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors. While performing conformity-related modifications for the us market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Consequence
Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Us specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact us specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Notes
Us specs campaign recall number is mr101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2013-02-27
Description
Us specs is recalling one 2002 porsche carrera, one 1997 bmw 750il, and two 1986 bmw 635 csi vehicles for failing to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors. While performing conformity-related modifications for the us market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Consequence
Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Us specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact us specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Notes
Us specs campaign recall number is mr101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2013-02-27
Description
Us specs is recalling one 2002 porsche carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. After performing conformity-related modifications for the us market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required automatic locking retractor (alr) function.
Consequence
Without the alr function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Corrective Action
Us specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact us specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Notes
Us specs' campaign recall number is sb101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2013-02-27
Description
Us specs is recalling one 2002 porsche carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. After performing conformity-related modifications for the us market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required automatic locking retractor (alr) function.
Consequence
Without the alr function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Corrective Action
Us specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact us specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Notes
Us specs' campaign recall number is sb101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Posted on: 2020-12-14
Description
Ohlins usa, inc (ohlins) is recalling certain front struts, part number pos 5n20. These struts were sold as part of ohlins strut kits part number poz mn02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 porsche 911 carrera 4 and 4s (generation 996), and 2001-2006 porsche 911 turbo / turbo s (generation 996) and kit part number poz mn05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 porsche 911 carrera 4 and 4s (generation 997), and 2006-2013 porsche 911 turbo / turbo s (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
Consequence
If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (poz mn02 or poz mn05) will receive replacement front struts (pos 5n20 or pos 5n21 - these parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began december 22, 2020. Owners may contact ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.