Porsche 911 Recall R/1993/057: Convertible Top Front Locks May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Aug 1993
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/057
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles built between 1 March 1993 and 31 March 1993. The front latch hooks securing the convertible top to the windscreen frame may fracture and in the worst case allow the convertible top to retract without warning whilst the vehicle is being driven. The dealer will replacement of the original latch hooks with modified versions. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front latch hooks securing the convertible top to the windscreen frame may fracture and in the worst case allow the convertible top to retract without warning whilst the vehicle is being driven.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CONVERTIBLE TOP FRONT LOCKS MAY FRACTURE Defect: The front latch hooks securing the convertible top to the windscreen frame may fracture and in the worst case allow the convertible top to retract without warning whilst the vehicle is being driven. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original latch hooks with modified versions.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: convertible top front locks may fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the original latch hooks with modified versions.
Are You Affected?
911 built between 1 March 1993 and 31 March 1993 may be included. Porsche estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/057. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/1993/012 on 6 Nov 1992, for cruise control ball joint failure. The one launched after it was R/1994/012 on 16 Feb 1994, for rear heater blower resistor may overload. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/057, launched 28 August 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.