Recalls for 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 2004-02-25
Description
Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.  

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both the front seats.  Owner notification began on april 26, 2004.  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).

DEFECT #2 - 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.