Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's side air bag sensors may not be securely attached, which could lead to a problem with air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bags don't deploy during a crash, you may be more likely to get hurt.
Free Fix
Porsche will notify you and tighten the air bag sensors for free, so you can schedule an appointment with a dealership at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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