Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control unit in your vehicle is like the brain that makes sure your air bags deploy properly in an accident. In some 2016-2017 911, Boxster, Cayman, and Panamera models, this unit might have a weak power supply that can cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag control unit fails, your air bags might not work when you need them to, or they might deploy unexpectedly while driving. This could lead to serious injury or even a crash.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will install new software and replace the air bag control unit with a reliable one – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after getting 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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