Porsche 718 Boxster (2017) – 16V946000

Defect Description For Recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, And 911 Turbo Cabriolet Vehicles. The Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Inflator Initiator May Fail To Ignite During A Crash.

Make Of Vehicle

PORSCHE

Model Of Vehicle

718 BOXSTER

Year

2017

Recall Campaign Number

16V946000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Side/Window

Effect Of Defect

If The Air Bag Inflator Initiator Fails To Ignite, The Side Air Bag Will Not Deploy, Increasing The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Porsche Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Air Bag Modules, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 2017. Owners May Contact Porsche Customer Service At 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’S Number For This Recall Is Ag10.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20160928

End Of Manufacture

20161025

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

85

Date Owners Notified

20170327

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20161230

Make Campaign Number

AG10

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard