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1996 Porsche Carrera recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1996 Porsche Carrera, covering 1,968 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: frontalReported November 27, 1998 · 1,968 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.
Risk
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.

Recall number 98V089001 · Recall details

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1996 Porsche Carrera have?

1, covering air bags.

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