NHTSA Recall Check

1997 Porsche 911 Recalls

NHTSA reports 1 open safety recall for the 1997 Porsche 911. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Porsche dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 1997 Porsche 911

98E005000Reported 24/02/1998

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Summary

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).

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 98E005000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific Porsche 911 by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized Porsche dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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