Recall
Porsche 911 — 98V089001
NHTSA ID
98V089001
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1998-11-27
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
1,968
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.