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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS SI GB April 21, 2017

Porsche — Boxster, Cayman, 911

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components. This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident
Origin
Germany
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This alert was reported 3324 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? Some Porsche cars may have airbags that do not work right. The parts inside the airbags might be bad.

What's happening? These cars could be missing full protection if there is a crash. Porsche is checking the airbags.

Does this affect me? If you own a Boxster, Cayman, or 911 from Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia, or the UK, this may apply to you.

What should I do? Contact a Porsche dealer or your nearest garage to have the airbags checked. Ask your mechanic if it is safe to drive until then.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components. This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident · Origin: Germany

First published
April 21, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/256614

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What is this product recall alert about?
Porsche — Boxster, Cayman, 911. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components. This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the e...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, THE NETHERLANDS, Slovenia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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