Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control unit in your 2016-2017 Porsche is a critical computer that decides when to deploy your air bags. Unfortunately, this unit may have a faulty power supply capacitor, which means it could stop working or deploy the air bags without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't work when you need them, you're at greater risk of serious injury. And if the air bags deploy unexpectedly, you're at increased risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will update the software and replace the faulty air bag control unit – all for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
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