NHTSA recall 19V-533 (19V533000)
air bags recall reported July 17, 2019 - about 7,517 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V533000
- Also written as
- 19V-533
- Manufacturer number
- AKB4
- Reported
- July 17, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,517
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Why it is dangerous
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-533 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.