2018 Porsche 911 | 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman — Air bags
Published March 6, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 6, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V179000, published March 6, 2019. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2018 Porsche 911 | 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman — Air bags.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 PORSCHE 911 | 2018 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER | 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Porsche 911 | 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman — Air bags recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V179000 on March 6, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: 911.