Recall 19V179000: 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2018 Porsche 911
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 417
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman
- 2018 Porsche 911
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V179000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AKA4
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 17, 2019
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology