Porsche Boxster: Air Bag Control Unit May Have Been Installed With A Faulty Capacitor
Porsche is recalling approximately 10,860 vehicles (Boxster, Panamera, Carrera, 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, and Cayman models) in the United Kingdom because their air bag control units may contain a faulty capacitor that could affect air bag performance. The manufacturer will provide a software upgrade to the control unit and replace it if it is found to be defective.
- Recalling firm
- PORSCHE
- Product
- Vehicles: PORSCHE BOXSTER, PORSCHE PANAMERA, PORSCHE CARRERA, PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER, PORSCHE 718 CAYMEN, PORSCHE CAYMAN. Units affected: 10,860
- Reason
- Possible fault within the air bag control unit. Remedy: Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2019-08-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b286239d-d80f-43f8-ac63-b1f183ab867c