1996 Porsche 911 Carrera
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Porsche dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
On certain vehicles, a crack in the electric roof locking motor's helical gear can result in the catch lever no longer holding the roof firmly to the windscreen frame. If both roof locking motors fail, the softtop could open while the car is in motion. Correction: Dealers will replace both roof locking motors. The new electric motors have a stronger gear mechanism, which locks the roof into the closed position. Also, a new sensor system within the motor assembly provides an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off.
Summary
On certain vehicles, inductive voltage spikes caused by the operation of various relays such as the horn relay, could inadvertently deploy the driver's side airbag, predominantly on those vehicles operated in hot and humid climates. Activation of the airbag under these conditions could cause personal injury. Correction: An interference suppressor will be installed into the vehicle's electrical system which will eliminate the potential for voltage spikes.
Summary
THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPES MAY HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS. THIS MAY CREATE THE RISK THAT THE COVER COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR PEDESTRIANS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, TAIL PIPES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES ON WHICH THE COVER SLEEVE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
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