Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control module in your vehicle is a critical safety component that controls the deployment of your air bags. In certain 2016-2017 Porsche models, a faulty capacitor inside this module can cause air bags to fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bags don't work as they should, you're at a higher risk of serious injury in the event of a crash. And if they deploy unexpectedly, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of another collision.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will update the air bag control module's software and replace the module itself if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your air bags work properly.
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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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