2016 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 2016 Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs | 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published March 6, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 2, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V134000, published March 6, 2017 and initiated March 2, 2017. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2016 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 2016 Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs | 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal 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 bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 | 2017 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 | 2016 PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS | 2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN | 2017 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 2016 Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs | 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V134000 on March 6, 2017. Reported hazard: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal 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 bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: 911.