REC-001155

active

2015–2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA, 911, BOXSTER, CAYMAN

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Porsche AG

Recall date: 25 September 2019

Defect

An airbag control unit with an out of specification capacitor for maintaining power supply may have been installed on the affected vehicles.

Hazard

An out of specification capacitor in the airbag control unit can deploy the airbags and/or seat-belt pretensioners in the vehicle unexpectedly, or can prevent them from deploying in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted by mail or can contact their nearest Porsche dealer to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle. Affected owners can find their nearest Porsche dealer at https://www.porsche.com/australia/dealersearch/

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Porsche AG — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001155