Front: retractorRecall 83V-111 · Porsche vehicles
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 83V-111 covers 26,300 Porsche vehicles for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
The fix
RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS OMISSION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REARSEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1981 to October 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.