Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 Recall R/2005/009: The Locking Mechanism For Convertible Top May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Mar 2005
- Launched
- 806
- vehicles in the UK
- A502
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 vehicles built between 1 February 1994 and 1 February 1998. When the convertible top is closed the convertible top is not completely locked even though the warning lamp is extinguished. The recall notice describes the fix as: 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. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP MAY FAIL Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the roof opening whilst the vehicle is in motion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: 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.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 built between 1 February 1994 and 1 February 1998 may be included. Porsche estimates 806 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.
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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 campaign code A502 or the DVSA reference R/2005/009. 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/2004/063 on 18 May 2004, for seat backs do not meet the rigidity of porche specification. The one launched after it was R/2006/007 on 19 Jan 2006, for weld seams on the exhaust tailpipe may fail. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/009, launched 29 March 2005. 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.