Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS recalled

Just_me · 04-13-2007, 09:29 AM

ccording to What Car?, Porsche isn't immune to the recall woes that normally plague much larger automakers. The article states that 43 911 GT3s and their harder-core RS siblings are suffering from faulty seatbelts. The optional six-point belt's unlocking mechanism apparently won't come loose, causing concerns that if a crash were to take place, the occupants wouldn't be able to escape the vehicle without the belts being cut.

Porsche will be contacting the owners of said 911s to arrange a date for inspection. Unfortunately, the website What Car? referred to for further information, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), didn't have any details about what specific models were affected and in what part of the world the vehicles were sold. As soon as we get more information, we'll update this post.

[Source: What Car?]

BMW_Dude · 04-13-2007, 09:31 AM

Not something I'd expect from Porsche!

Oh well, at least they noticed the fault, could prove quite annoying!

dOmInIX · 04-13-2007, 09:32 AM

Wow. This is weird, but mistakes happen, nobody is immune to this, though I didn't expect it to be honest.

I'm happy because it's not about engine or suspension problems, fortunately.

Centurion · 04-13-2007, 03:12 PM

Bad news unfortunately but not major. The mechanism can easily be replaces within 30 minutes or so.

04-13-2007, 09:29 AM	#1
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS recalled ccording to What Car?, Porsche isn't immune to the recall woes that normally plague much larger automakers. The article states that 43 911 GT3s and their harder-core RS siblings are suffering from faulty seatbelts. The optional six-point belt's unlocking mechanism apparently won't come loose, causing concerns that if a crash were to take place, the occupants wouldn't be able to escape the vehicle without the belts being cut. Porsche will be contacting the owners of said 911s to arrange a date for inspection. Unfortunately, the website What Car? referred to for further information, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), didn't have any details about what specific models were affected and in what part of the world the vehicles were sold. As soon as we get more information, we'll update this post. [Source: What Car?]

04-13-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS recalled Not something I'd expect from Porsche! Oh well, at least they noticed the fault, could prove quite annoying!

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dOmInIX Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 429 Thanked 422 Times in 256 Posts	Re: Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS recalled Wow. This is weird, but mistakes happen, nobody is immune to this, though I didn't expect it to be honest. I'm happy because it's not about engine or suspension problems, fortunately.

04-13-2007, 03:12 PM	#4
Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS recalled Bad news unfortunately but not major. The mechanism can easily be replaces within 30 minutes or so.

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