Eric - Plug Guy

If you own one, please read the government recall notice at...

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Search by date, 2/10/04

RJMDAD996

I can't seem to find it...

ironmandmc

Make : PORSCHE Model : 911 CARRERA Year : 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V070000 Recall Date : FEB 16, 2004

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1805

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING.
Consequence:
INCORRECT TORQUE WOULD THEN BE APPLIED TO THE DRIVEN WHEELS OR OIL COULD LEAK AND CONTACT THE TIRES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Chicago996

Sounds like this belongs in the Pepper section..

NiveK

i didn't realize i was driving an SUV

Loren

There were 3 recent recalls for Porsche Cayenne's on Feb 16, 2004.
You can find detail here

Eric - Plug Guy

Hmmm, wonder why they reference the 911 in various forms on that notice.

Mike in O.C.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Porsche was recalling 1,805 of its 2004 996's because "oil isn't getting to internal gears due to a part defect." But, Porsche is quoted as stating that no 996 recall is under way.
Orange County Register Newspaper 2-28-04.

earlyapex

This is a SUV recall. The NHTSA announcement makes no sense.

Davidmichael

It's NHTSA, the highway natzis', and not too bright. 911 er uh SUV, close enough for government/safety agencies workers.