Recall 98V-089
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recalled the 1996 Porsche 911 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-089
- Reported
- November 27, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,968 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.
The risk
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began february 11, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 1996
- Porsche Carrera 1996