The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V179000·Announced 2019-03-06

Porsche Recalls 2018 Models for Loose Side Air Bag Sensors

Porsche is recalling 417 vehicles because side air bag impact sensors may not be properly tightened, which could prevent air bag deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 model year 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, and 911 vehicles. The recall affects 417 vehicles in total.

The side air bag impact sensors on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle. In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911, 718 BOXSTER, 718 CAYMAN
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
417

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • 911
  • 718 BOXSTER
  • 718 CAYMAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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