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WP0CA2990WS340172
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
PORSCHE
Vehicle Model
911
Vehicle Series
Carrera
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WP0CA299*WS
Manufacturer Name
DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG
Model Year
1998
Plant City
STUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Plant Company Name
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3600.0
Displacement (CI)
219.68547874103
Displacement (L)
3.6
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
282
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: Passive
VIN Breakdown
WP0
World Manufacturer Identifier
CA299
Vehicle Descriptor Section
0
Check Digit
WS340172
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (1 Found)
Total Recalls
1
Vehicle
1998 PORSCHE 911
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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, ...
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.
Campaign: 98E005000
Owner Complaints (2)
Total Complaints
2
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
"FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD."
ODI #609453
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
"TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. YH"
ODI #609202
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