1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #04V601000 · 2004 · 8,638 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.
Why it matters: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
The fix: 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…
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet so far.
Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Where can I get a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet repair manual?
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