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🧸 Product DE ES GB February 17, 2017

Porsche — Boxster, Cayman, 911

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3388 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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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Porsche cars. The front side airbags may not work in a crash.

What's happening? Porsche is fixing the airbags in these cars. They may not protect you if there is an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own a Boxster, Cayman, or 911 from Germany, check if your car is included.

What should I do? Call your Porsche dealer to see if your car needs a repair. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 17, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/247133

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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: The front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Spain, 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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