Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty wiring harness in the passenger seat, which can cause the airbags to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbags don't deploy properly, you could be at a higher risk of injury to your front passenger.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix - the dealership will replace the passenger seat with a new one at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your car in.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
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