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.

Air Bags — On-Off Switch Assembly

Date Announced
FEB 24, 1998
Vehicles Affected
32
NHTSA Campaign #
98E005000
Summary
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).
Actions
Dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.
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