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HighNHTSA·13V064000·Announced 2013-02-26

Porsche 911 Carrera Recalled for Missing Seatbelt Locking Function

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera because passenger seatbelts lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor function, posing a risk to child restraints.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety defect (missing ALR) that increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicle. The recall addresses a defect where the passenger seatbelts do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Specifically, the seatbelts lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function after conformity-related modifications for the US market.

Without the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint. This condition can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
US Specs
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 911 CARRERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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