1996 Porsche 911 and Porsche Carrera recall: frontal
Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. reported this safety recall on November 27, 1998. It covers about 1,968 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,968
- reported
- Nov 27, 1998
- owners notified
- Feb 11, 1999
- related complaints
- 2
Air bags: frontal
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 1996 1996
- Porsche Carrera 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 98V089001
Is there a recall on the 1996 Porsche 911 and Porsche Carrera frontal?
Yes. Recall 98V089001, reported on November 27, 1998, covers about 1,968 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V089001?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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