2014–2019 Porsche Cayman, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS and more recall: Child seat
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V875000
- Reported
- December 11, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Part
- Child seat
- Vehicles affected
- About 15,501
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (2018, 2019); Porsche 911 GT3 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019); Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2016, 2019); Porsche 911 R (2016); Porsche Cayman (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
What is the fix?
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.