2017 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster — Air bags: side/window
Published December 30, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 30, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V946000, published December 30, 2016. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2017 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
What to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 PORSCHE 911 | 2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN | 2017 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V946000 on December 30, 2016. Reported hazard: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: 911.