"product improvement campaign"

[jhandy]

Hi,
I have a 2002 S and recently I got a post card from Porsche North America stating that I needed to come by the dealer for a "product improvement campaign" that will ensure my porsche will continue to provide years of reliable motoring.

Is this a recall? The dealer said that they just wanted to look at my car and fix anything that is wrong with it. He refused to acknowledge the word RECALL.

weird.

James

[Perfectlap]

"The dealer said that they just wanted to look at my car and fix anything that is wrong with it. "

for free?


also, Is this the same dealer who has worked on your car in the past?

[blue2000s]

"product improvement" = put you in a new car

[jhandy]

The post card is from the dealer I bought it from. Service department

They apparently are looking for a specific problem and they will fix it for free even if my car has not developed the problem yet.

Sounds like a recall and they dont want bad press or something. They will not tell me what they are looking for, just to bring in the car, even offered a free loaner.

[tonycarreon]

quick search of other p-car sites shows that:
- it's a way to get you in the dealership and buy a new car
- porsche is quietly updating the computer to kick the fans in sooner in hotter weather
- porsche is quietly replacing some screws in some doors that could prematurely wear out and/or rust

my bet is on #1. but if you want some free food, a loaner if it turns out be necessary and can stand a sales pitch, go check it out and let us know.

[ekam]

They'll adjust the PTM (Porsche Timing Management) on your IMS. Don't go.