Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V089001 Reported November 27, 1998

Porsche/air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 98V089001?

NHTSA recall 98V089001 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on November 27, 1998. It addresses: Porsche/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 1,968 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 1,968 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V089001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

1,968

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 27, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.

Safety Consequence

Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V089001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98V089001

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

What is recall 98V089001?

NHTSA recall 98V089001 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on November 27, 1998. It addresses: Porsche/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 1,968 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 98V089001 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.