NHTSA Recall 16V946000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V946000; Date: Dec. 30, 2016
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster; 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman; 2017 Porsche 911
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 85
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2017
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