Vehicle recall R/2005/009

Porsche 911 recall: The locking mechanism for convertible top may fail

DVSA recall R/2005/009 names the Porsche 911. It was launched 29 March 2005. It covers vehicles built 1 February 1994 to 1 February 1998.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/009
Launched: 29 March 2005
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: A502
Vehicles: DVSA lists 806 on each model line

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 806. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche 911 (911 CARRERA)	1 February 1994 to 1 February 1998	806
Porsche 911 (911 CARRERA 4)	1 February 1994 to 1 February 1998	806

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2006/007 Weld seams on the exhaust tailpipe may fail 19 January 2006, Porsche 911
R/2006/014 Parking brake may fail 24 January 2006, Porsche Cayman, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster
R/2004/063 Seat backs do not meet the rigidity of porche specification 18 May 2004, Porsche 911
R/2003/175 Possible fire risk 17 November 2003, Porsche 911
R/2007/056 Seat buckle may not de-latch following an impact 26 March 2007, Porsche 911
R/2007/179 Defective switch console 12 December 2007, Porsche 911

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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