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2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Corrective Action

when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. the clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. the recall began may 17, 2005. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the driverøs side seat frames were not adequately welded.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat frame could break, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driverøs side seat frame. owner notification began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Corrective Action

when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. the clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. the recall began may 17, 2005. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation. should this occur, oil starvation of the internal gears might result.

Corrective Action

continued operation of the vehicle could result in a fracture of the transfer case housing. incorrect torque would then be applied to the driven wheels or oil could leak and contact the tires.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. owner notification began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the affected vehicles may be missing the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight ratings (gawr) on the certification label as required by part 567.4(g)(3) and (g)(4).

Corrective Action

the vehicle operator will not be informed of the vehicleøs gvwr and gawr.

Recall Notes

dealers will apply the corrected label. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.

Corrective Action

in extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the wiring harness. owner notification schedule began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. owner notification began on june 1, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the driverøs side seat frames were not adequately welded.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat frame could break, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driverøs side seat frame. owner notification began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Corrective Action

when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. the clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. the recall began may 17, 2005. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the affected vehicles may be missing the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight ratings (gawr) on the certification label as required by part 567.4(g)(3) and (g)(4).

Corrective Action

the vehicle operator will not be informed of the vehicleøs gvwr and gawr.

Recall Notes

dealers will apply the corrected label. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. this spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.

Corrective Action

due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. in such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. owner notification began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.

Corrective Action

in extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the wiring harness. owner notification schedule began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. owner notification began on june 1, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.