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1997 Porsche Carrera Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Porsche Carrera has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Porsche Carrera. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1997 Porsche Carrera owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Porsche Carrera, describing incidents dated August 5, 1997.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #816033 · Filed

    WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP,THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

  • ODI #606985 · Filed

    EXPERIENCING NOISE FROM FRONT DASH. *YC

Read all 2 complaints

PORSCHE/AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT

NHTSA #98E005000 · Air Bags — On-Off Switch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 24, 1998 · PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

Potentially affected: 32 vehicles

Owners notified March 2, 1998

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 2, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Porsche Carrera model years

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