2018 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER RECALL - #19V179000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/24/2017 - 2/12/2018 |
| Recalled on |
3/6/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/17/2019 |
| # Affected |
417 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2018 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2018 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER Recall for STRUCTURE
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