Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V409000 Reported August 5, 2011

Seat belt end fittings

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 235 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V409000
Manufacturer Campaign
AB02
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
235
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 5, 2011

Defect Summary

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from may 31, 2011, through june 10, 2011. there is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. if the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.

Safety Consequence

Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

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 11V409000 or campaign AB02.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V409000

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

What is recall 11V409000?

NHTSA recall 11V409000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on August 5, 2011. It addresses: Seat belt end fittings. The recall affects approximately 235 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 11V409000 or the manufacturer campaign number AB02. 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.