Recall 98E005000 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY Defect in 1997-1998 PORSCHE 911
RECALL This recall affects up to 32 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98E005000 |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 32 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS RESULTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.
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