Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V231000 Reported May 17, 2004

Porsche/seat belt latch attachment bolt

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Seat Belts · 19,175 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V231000
Manufacturer Campaign
A404
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
19,175
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 17, 2004

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V231000 or campaign A404.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V231000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V231000?

NHTSA recall 04V231000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on May 17, 2004. It addresses: Porsche/seat belt latch attachment bolt. The recall affects approximately 19,175 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V231000 or the manufacturer campaign number A404. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.