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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
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19V533000
AKB4
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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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.
Risk if Unfixed
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman?
The 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman has a risk grade of B. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman have?
The 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman?
The most severe recall for the 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE recall for the 2016 PORSCHE 718 Cayman? (Campaign #19V533000)
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. Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash. 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.
