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Recall Query · Closed

INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG

Action number
RQ98017
Opened
Oct 6, 1998
Closed
Feb 16, 1999
Outcome
Recall 98V089001

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V089001.

Campaign 98V089001 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

The driver's side air bag reportedly can deploy inadvertently while being driven.

Vehicles under investigation

1994 Porsche 9111995 Porsche 9111996 Porsche 911

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.