NHTSA Recall 17V134000: Inflator module (air bags)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Porsche 718 Boxster.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V134000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AH03 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | March 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Safety risk
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V134000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2017 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 |
| Porsche 911 | 2016 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 2017 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 2016 |
| Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.