1998 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET Recall

Campaign:: 04V601000 on 12/22/2004
Component:: Structure:body:roof and pillars
Affected:: 8,638
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.
Consequence:: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the roof alignment and roof locking pins. in addition, the two roof locking motors will be replaced. also a new sensor system within the motor assembly will provide an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off. the recall began january 18, 2005. 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).

1998 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: D76
Component:: 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:: Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
Bulletin:: D77
Component:: 136100 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Summary:: Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
Bulletin:: PK-D8-16
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm