Safety Recall NHTSA · 72V261000 Reported October 27, 1972

Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Seat Belts · 18,989 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
72V261000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
18,989
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 27, 1972

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 72V261000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 72V261000

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

What is recall 72V261000?

NHTSA recall 72V261000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on October 27, 1972. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 18,989 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 72V261000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.