tkids

• Porsche is recalling almost 3,200 of its 2010 Panameras because “the restraint function of the safety belts can no longer be guaranteed,” the automaker told N.H.T.S.A. Porsche said that when the front seats are move forward and “adjusted to an extreme position” it is possible that the seat-belt mount “could detach from the anchoring system.”

A Porsche spokesman said the fix takes about 15 minutes and there were no reports of injuries.

leif997

thanks for the heads up. Told my dealer and already taken care of in minutes.

dadc4s

do you know what build dates are covered? My car was built March 18th, is it recalled? When I took delivery this week, there was no mention made of any recall.

tkids

It is so new here. They have been recalling Panameras for this problem in China/Australia...... best to call Porsche.

This is from the NHTSA SITE:

Report Date : April 25, 2010 at 10:54 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 10V141000





Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
PORSCHE / PANAMERA 2010

Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 31, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V141000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3176
Summary:
PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 PANAMERA S, 4S AND TURBO 4-DOOR SEDAN. IF THE FRONT SEATS ARE ADJUSTED TOWARDS AN EXTREME POSITION, RESULTING IN UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCE OF THE MATING COMPONENTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BELT MOUNT CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED. THE SEAT BELT MOUNT COULD DETACH FROM THE ANCHORING SYSTEM WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED OR OPENED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING ELEMENT INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BELT ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes:
PORSCHE RECALL NO. AA01. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

JG 996T

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100427/...nm/india480361

This article, which was linked in a recent PCA email, says all Panameras.

tkids

You are now absolutely correct. It has been coming as they started recalling Panameras in Australia and asia mid-april, so you knew it was a matter of time till it became ALL.

rombrigs

Already had it done, no big deal. -Roger