Porsche 911 Carrera 2003
Model 911 Carrera made in 2003 by Porsche got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, seats and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning seats .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V070000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/16/2002 to 03/17/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1805 | 04/26/2004 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/18/2004 | 02/25/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1359 | 10/10/2005 | 10018051 | Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 101005 | 10/10/2005 | 10018155 | Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 602 | 10/11/2002 | 10013352 | Activating the cd radio porsche cdr 23. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| 0201 | 10/11/2002 | 10013353 | Radio cdr23/pcm2 (power train control module): security code-card. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| PI-D48-13 | 07/28/2010 | 10034551 | Porsche: requests return of parts to pcna for fuel pump #911 608 110 03. *pe | 12/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| TI-39-12 | 05/24/2012 | 10044348 | Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 702 | 11/18/2002 | 10000528 | Spot formation, fouling, formation of flim under the cover of the main headlights. *tt | 03/03/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TSB-16-08 | 03/20/2009 | 10030213 | Porsche: return of fuel high pressure pumps. protection caps missing or not fitted on fuel connections on fuel high pressure pump. a possibility that dirt, dust or other particles can get into the connections. *pe | 08/19/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 803 | 10/20/2004 | 9001 | 10010789 | Diagnosing and repairing the pcm2 system. this bulletin replaces bulletin #803 dated 5/23/03. *tt | 12/13/2004 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 203 | 04/23/2004 | 10006702 | Campaign a309. in order to avoid danger to occupants in a rear-end collision, both of the front seats must be replaced. *tt | 05/11/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 0402 | 12/10/2004 | 10011679 | Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche. *tt | 01/28/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/11/2003 | 5800 | 3 | 09/13/2003 |
| 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 | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | SCOTTSDALE | 85255 | SCOTTSDALE PORSCHE | 480 538 3800 |