| Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19951101 - 19960430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V089001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990211 | Date Received by ODI: 19981127 | Date Added to Database: 19990216 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1968 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND A SPECIAL FILTER HORN RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED THAT PROTECTS THE AIR BAG UNIT FROM VOLTAGE PEAKS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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