NHTSA recall 98V-089 (98V089001)

air bags recall reported November 27, 1998 - about 1,968 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V089001
Also written as: 98V-089
Reported: November 27, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,968
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND A SPECIAL FILTER HORN RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED THAT PROTECTS THE AIR BAG UNIT FROM VOLTAGE PEAKS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-089 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Porsche 911 - 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.