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HighNHTSA·21V467000·Announced 2021-06-23

Porsche Recalls 2021 911 Models Due to Incorrect Passenger Seat Installation

Porsche is recalling 2021 911 models because an incorrect passenger seat may cause the Occupant Classification System to malfunction, potentially affecting the front passenger air bag.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety system malfunction (air bag/OCS) that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect passenger seat was installed, which may cause a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System (OCS).

An OCS malfunction may affect the operation of the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The source text does not report any specific accidents, injuries, or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will install the correct seat free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Porsche's recall number for this campaign is AMB3.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Occupant Classification System
Hazard
Affected units
149

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 (1)

  • 911

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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