Porsche Boxster: The Airbag Sensors In The Side Members On The Vehicle May Not Be Screwed Tightly Enough

Porsche is recalling 633 Boxster, Carrera, and Cayman vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the side airbag sensors in the side members may not be screwed on tightly enough. Loose sensors could prevent the side airbags from working properly in a crash. Porsche will check the sensors and tighten them where needed.

Recalling firm

PORSCHE

Product

Vehicles: PORSCHE BOXSTER, PORSCHE CARRERA, PORSCHE CAYMAN. Units affected: 633

Reason

There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification. Remedy: Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2019-03-25

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bed34b40-059f-46a8-a122-f18ec66d481f