NHTSA investigationRQ98017
Investigation RQ98017: 1994–1996 Porsche 911
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 16, 1999
- Model years
- 1994–1996
Subject
Inadvertent driver's sid air bag
Component: Air bags › Frontal
Summary
The driver's side air bag reportedly can deploy inadvertently while being driven.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1996 Porsche 9116 complaints
- 1995 Porsche 91112 complaints
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