The problem
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function.
The risk
Without the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
The fix
US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 13V-064 (13V064000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SB101 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| Report date | February 26, 2013 |
| Owners notified | April 22, 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 1 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 13V-064 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.