PORSCHE CARRERA 1996: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V089001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | CARRERA | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-11 | 1998-11-27 | 1999-02-16 |
Production Dates: 1995-11-01 - 1996-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1968
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
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.
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.
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 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
