2017 PORSCHE 911 RECALL - #19V533000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 PORSCHE 911 |
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| Manufacturer |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/30/2015 - 4/12/2016 |
| Recalled on |
7/17/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/12/2020 |
| # Affected |
7,517 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
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| Description |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags. |
| Consequences |
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4. |
| 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 |
2017 PORSCHE 911 Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2017 PORSCHE 911 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
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