2017 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016 Porsche Panamera | 2016 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 911 | 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche Redundant Boxster — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Published July 17, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V533000, published July 17, 2019. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016 Porsche Panamera | 2016 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 911 | 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche Redundant Boxster — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 718 BOXSTER
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER | 2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA | 2016 PORSCHE 911 | 2017 PORSCHE 911 | 2016 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER | 2016 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN | 2017 PORSCHE redundant BOXSTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016 Porsche Panamera | 2016 Porsche 911 | 2017 Porsche 911 | 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 Porsche Redundant Boxster — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V533000 on July 17, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: 718 BOXSTER.