Defect Description For Recall
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).
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
BOXSTER
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98E005000
Component Description
Air BAGS:On-Off Switch Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Modified Air Bag DeActivation Kit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars N.A. Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
19980302
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980224