Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V502000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V502000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 boxster, boxster s, cayman, cayman s and 911 carrera (s, cabriolet, s cabriolet, 4, 4s, 4 cabriolet, 4s cabriolet) vehicles manufactured september 2, 2013, through september 23, 2013 Includes 81 affected units, Deactivation of Passenger Frontal Air Bags, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 boxster, boxster s, cayman, cayman s and 911 carrera (s, cabriolet, s cabriolet, 4, 4s, 4 cabriolet, 4s cabriolet) vehicles manufactured september 2, 2013, through september 23, 2013

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 boxster, boxster s, cayman, cayman s and 911 carrera (s, cabriolet, s cabriolet, 4, 4s, 4 cabriolet, 4s cabriolet) vehicles manufactured september 2, 2013, through september 23, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on december 11, 2013. Owners may contact porsche at 1-770-290-3500. porsche's recall number is ad04.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V502000
Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00
Subject: Deactivation of passenger frontal air bags
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 81

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AD04
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 boxster, boxster s, cayman, cayman s and 911 carrera (s, cabriolet, s cabriolet, 4, 4s, 4 cabriolet, 4s cabriolet) vehicles manufactured september 2, 2013, through september 23, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Consequence Summary: The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Corrective Action: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on december 11, 2013. Owners may contact porsche at 1-770-290-3500. porsche's recall number is ad04.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.77

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NHTSA ID: 13V502000
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