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Porsche 911 Carrera Recall 13V063: Equipment:Other:Labels; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

NHTSA campaign 13V063, reported February 26, 2013, 4 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V063US Specs
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Problem
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Risk
Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Notes
US Specs campaign recall number is MR101.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW 6351986
BMW 750IL1997
Porsche 911 Carrera2002