The problem
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V089001 (98V089001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | November 27, 1998 |
| Owners notified | February 11, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,968 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V089001 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,968 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.