PORSCHE PANAMERA, 911, BOXSTER, CAYMAN (2015–2016)
What the hazard is
An out of specification capacitor in the airbag control unit can deploy the airbags and/or seat-belt pretensioners in the vehicle unexpectedly, or can prevent them from deploying in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What to do
Affected owners will be contacted by mail or can contact their nearest Porsche dealer to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle. Affected owners can find their nearest Porsche dealer at https://www.porsche.com/australia/dealersearch/
Defect
An airbag control unit with an out of specification capacitor for maintaining power supply may have been installed on the affected vehicles.