Recall 13V064 covers 1 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicle with passenger seat belts missing ALR function. The seat belt replacement is free.
Porsche recall 13V064 covers one 2002 911 Carrera with passenger seatbelts missing the required Automatic Locking Retractor function after U.S. conformity modifications. Without that function, the belts do not secure a child restraint as required, increasing injury risk to a child in a crash; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger seat belt in the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera uses a retractor, the spool that feeds belt webbing out and pulls it back in. In a compliant front passenger belt, the retractor also includes an Automatic Locking Retractor function, often called ALR, which lets the belt lock at a fixed length when required for occupant crash protection.
This recalled car was modified for the United States market and then released with passenger seatbelts that do not have the required ALR function. The belt hardware lacks that locking mode, so the passenger belt does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is built into the passenger seatbelt retractor, so an owner is not given a noise, light, or visible change that confirms the missing ALR function.
Who's affected?
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1 |
Not every 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the automatic locking retractor function, the passenger seat belts cannot secure a child restraint as intended. In a crash, that can increase the risk of injury to a child. If your VIN is included, avoid installing a child restraint in those seats until the belts are replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to ask whether the free passenger seat belt replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V064 when you call the dealer or service desk.
- Avoid installing a child restraint in the passenger seat until the seat belt has the required ALR function.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to replace all passenger seat belts free of charge.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces all passenger seat belts covered by recall 13V064. The repair addresses belts that were released without the required Automatic Locking Retractor function after US market conformity work. The record says the recall began on April 22, 2013, and the belt replacement is free of charge. If your VIN is included, ask the service desk to confirm the passenger belt work before you leave.
Timeline
| February 26, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V064?
Recall 13V064 covers 1 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera with passenger seat belts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor function after U.S. conformity modifications. The defect affects child-restraint installation, and the passenger seat belts are replaced free of charge.
What should I do if my 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera is included in recall 13V064. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall number 13V064. The recall repair replaces the passenger seat belts for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V064, the remedy is replacement of all passenger seat belts free of charge, and the recall began on April 22, 2013.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is child-restraint installation. Without the Automatic Locking Retractor function, the passenger seat belts do not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
What if I bought this Porsche 911 Carrera used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera is included, then reference recall number 13V064 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V064000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-443-502-2331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V064 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V064000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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