Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E005000 Reported February 24, 1998

Porsche/air bag deactivation kit

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98E005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
32
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 24, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: child seating system air bag deactivation kit for use on 1997-1998 911 carrera s, carrera 4, carrera 4s, and turbo (1997 model only), part no. 993 803 283 00, and 1997-1998 boxster model vehicles, part nos. 996 803 283 00 and 996 803 083 00. due to a manufacturing problem, the contact buckle (which is part of the kit) does not deactivate the air bag(s).

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, this results in the deployment of the air bag(s) which could result in severe injury or death to the child seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98E005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98E005000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98E005000?

NHTSA recall 98E005000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on February 24, 1998. It addresses: Porsche/air bag deactivation kit. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E005000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.