PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER 2018: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 718 BOXSTER | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-17 | 2019-03-06 | 2019-03-06 |
Production Dates: 2017-10-24 - 2018-02-12
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AKA4
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 417
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
