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Safety Recalls of Porsche Carrera Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Porsche Carrera. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Porsche Carrera.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V089001; Nov. 27, 1998

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Porsche 911, 1996 Porsche Carrera

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V147000; Aug. 8, 1996

This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Porsche 911, 1990 Porsche 911, 1991 Porsche 911, 1992 Porsche 911, 1993 Porsche 911, 1989 Porsche Carrera, 1990 Porsche Carrera, 1991 Porsche Carrera, 1992 Porsche Carrera

Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Recall Summary: A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 93V204000; Dec. 7, 1993

The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Porsche 911, 1990 Porsche 911, 1991 Porsche 911, 1992 Porsche 911, 1989 Porsche Carrera, 1990 Porsche Carrera, 1991 Porsche Carrera, 1992 Porsche Carrera

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Recall Summary: After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. During this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 73V197000; Oct. 2, 1973

Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Porsche 911, 1974 Porsche Carrera

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Porsche Carrera Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Nov. 27, 1998	Air Bags:frontal	1,968
Aug. 8, 1996	Steering:wheel And Handle Bar	12,538
Dec. 7, 1993	Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers	11,346
Oct. 2, 1973	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery	1,000

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Porsche Carrera Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1996 Porsche Carrera	1
1992 Porsche Carrera	2
1991 Porsche Carrera	2
1990 Porsche Carrera	2
1989 Porsche Carrera	2
1974 Porsche Carrera	1