Recall 98V-089: 1996 Porsche 911, 1996 Porsche Carrera

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Nov 27, 1998, covering about 1,968 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-089
Report date
Nov 27, 1998
Vehicles affected
1,968
Owners notified
Feb 11, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V089001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Porsche 9111996All years
Porsche Carrera1996All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-089?

Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.

How is recall 98V-089 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.