1998 PORSCHE CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA
The 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA, potentially affecting up to 32 vehicles.
Recall 98E005000 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
| 32 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA.
Safety Rating for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9804-1559 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERN OF MAGNETIZATION OF THE HYDRAULIC VALVE TAPPETS ( LIFTERS ) CAN RESULT IN FAILURE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CARRERA
- 1995 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1996 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1997 PORSCHE CARRERA — 3 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA (current)
- 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA — 3 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE CARRERA — 10 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints