Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The seat belt anchoring system in your vehicle may have a problem with the locking mechanism, which could cause the seat belt mount to detach from the anchor when the seat belt is used.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the seat belt detaches, it may not protect you properly, which could lead to a higher risk of injury or even death.
Free Fix
A dealership will install a new locking element on both front seats at no cost to you, ensuring the seat belt anchoring system works correctly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 PANAMERA S, 4S AND TURBO 4-DOOR SEDAN. IF THE FRONT SEATS ARE ADJUSTED TOWARDS AN EXTREME POSITION, RESULTING IN UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCE OF THE MATING COMPONENTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BELT MOUNT CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED. THE SEAT BELT MOUNT COULD DETACH FROM THE ANCHORING SYSTEM WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR OPENED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING ELEMENT INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BELT ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
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