Porsche 911-carrera-4 1997

• Recall 33841 [USA]: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
  On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.
  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.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 12286 [USA]: In the event of a crash, this results in the deployment of the air bag(s) which could result in severe injury or death to the child seat occupant.
  Equipment description: child seating system air bag deactivation kit for use on 1997-1998 911 carrera s, carrera 4, carrera 4s, and turbo (1997 model only), part no. 993 803 283 00, and 1997-1998 boxster model vehicles, part nos. 996 803 283 00 and 996 803 083 00. Due to a manufacturing problem, the contact buckle (which is part of the kit) does not deactivate the air bag(s).
  dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.
  owner notification is expected to begin march 2, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall R/2005/009 [UK]: The locking mechanism for convertible top may fail
  There is a possibility that when the convertible top is closed the convertible top is not completely locked even though the warning lamp is extinguished. This could lead to the roof opening whilst the vehicle is in motion.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit modified locking-mechanism motors. In addittion check that the correct locating pegs are installed and that the convertible top is set correctly.

• Recall 2004449 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, a crack in the electric roof locking motor's helical gear can result in the catch lever no longer holding the roof firmly to the windscreen frame. If both roof locking motors fail, the softtop could open while the car is in motion. Correction: dealers will replace both roof locking motors. The new electric motors have a stronger gear mechanism, which locks the roof into the closed position. Also, a new sensor system within the motor assembly provides an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• B1096 [1] B1096

This is a c4s coupe. The interior right door panel has detached from the door skin. Hearing a lot of rattling from dashboard. Sun roof gets stuck and it grinding the paint off the top. No accident. These are the same defects that have been reported here (see nhtsa id number: 606985) and on rennlist. *tr

Engine raced to 4500rpms from 1000 rpms and did not idle after pulling off the road. Driver turned the ignition off, restarted and the engine raced to 4500rpms. Driver inspected throttle and it did not appear stuck. He believes it maybe a computer glitch.

Airbag warning light came on and remained on, dealer replaced airbag unit, still comes on while driving. *ak