1997 Porsche 911 Recalls
Carrera Convertible
1997 Porsche 911 Recall Record
Recall ID # 98E005000 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
FEB 24, 1998
Component:
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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).
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.
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.