2003 Porsche 911 Carrera

Defect. 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.

Risk. If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. 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.

Defect. CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH FRONT SEAT BACKS, WHICH DO NOT MEET PORSCHE'S STRENGTH STANDARDS.

Risk. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA AFFECTED BY A SEAT RECALL. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE IS IN THE DEALERS HANDS UNTIL THE SEATS ARE CHANGED AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN THERE FOR 7 WEEKS. *KB THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WILL BE RECEIVED TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE ASKED THE DEALER FOR A LOANER CAR AND ONE HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED, THE DEALER STATED IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED AS OF YET. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WOULD LIKE THE ISSUE INVESTIGATED. *TR

WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES VEHICLE OVER STANDING WATER OR SNOW DRIVER LOSES STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS THE WRONG TIRES, WHICH ARE NOT MADE FOR THE SNOW. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FELL OFF THE CONSUMER'S SHOULDERS WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE WERE STILL ENGAGED. *AK WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT AND THE PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS SLID OFF THEIR SHOULDERS WHEN LOOKING OVER THE LEFT AND RIGHT SHOULDERS. THERE WERE NO GUIDES ON THE SEATS TO KEEP THE BELTS IN AN APPROPRIATE POSITION. THIS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS. THE SEAT BELT SLID OUT OF THE OUT BOARD SHOULDER. *SCC *JB