Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V593000 Reported December 15, 2004

Porsche/fmvss 208/seat belt retractor

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 31,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V593000
Manufacturer Campaign
A506
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 15, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 04V593000 or campaign A506.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V593000

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

What is recall 04V593000?

NHTSA recall 04V593000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on December 15, 2004. It addresses: Porsche/fmvss 208/seat belt retractor. The recall affects approximately 31,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V593000 or the manufacturer campaign number A506. 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.