3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2017-03-06
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 gt3 rs and 911 r vehicles and 2017 911 carrera, 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 carrera 4, 911 carrera 4s, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, 911 carrera s, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 targa 4, 911 targa 4s, 911 turbo s, 911 turbo s cabriolet, 718 boxster, 718 boxster s, 718 cayman and 718 cayman s vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ah03.
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.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 2017-03-06
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 carrera 4 cabriolet, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 targa s, 911 targa 4s, 911 turbo cabriolet, 718 boxter and 718 boxter s vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 212, windshield mounting.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is ah04.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 2017-03-06
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 carrera 4 cabriolet, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 targa s, 911 targa 4s, 911 turbo cabriolet, 718 boxter and 718 boxter s vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 212, windshield mounting.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on may 12, 2016. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is ah04.
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.