2017 PORSCHE 911 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V946000 on 12/29/2016
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
09/29/2016 - 10/20/2016
Affected:
85
Defect:
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 boxster, 718 boxster s, 718 cayman, 718 cayman s, 911 carrera, 911 carrera s, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 carrera 4s, 911 turbo, 911 turbo s, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, and 911 turbo cabriolet vehicles. the seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence:
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. the recall began april 2017. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is ag10.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V135000 on 03/05/2017
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
03/09/2017 - 01/27/2017
Affected:
21
Defect:
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 carrera 4 cabriolet, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 targa s, 911 targa 4s, 911 turbo cabriolet, 718 boxter and 718 boxter s vehicles. during manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 212, "windshield mounting."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2016. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for the recall is ah04.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 PORSCHE 911 TSBs (36)

Bulletin:
143/15
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
4890
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
9615
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
122-N8E4F-08
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
"there may be a difference between the actual coolant temperature and the predicted temperature due to incorrect positioning of the map-controlled thermostat during the warm-up phase on the affected vehicles.the error message ""fault coolin
Bulletin:
122-Q8P6F-08
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
There may be a difference between the actual coolant temperature and the predicted temperature due to incorrect positioning of the map-controlled thermostat during the warm-up phase on the affected vehicles.the error message "fault cooling
Bulletin:
122-C4N9A-09
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
"the unwarranted error message ""gearbox fault"" can appear sporadically in the instrument cluster on the affected vehicles because the diagnostic function for the hydraulic valves in the pdk transmission is too sensitive. if this happens,
Bulletin:
122-S5V2E-09
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
"this campaign includes steps where control unit(s) in the vehicle will be programmed with the piwis tester. the vehicle voltage must be maintained between 13.5 volts and 14.5 volts during this programming. failure to maintain this voltage
Bulletin:
122-T8X6Q-09
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
"there may be a difference between the actual coolant temperature and the predicted temperature due to incorrect positioning of themap-controlled thermostat during the warm-up phase on the affected vehicles. the error message ""fault cool
Bulletin:
122-D5Q7B-09
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Information: debris from the production process can get caught in the check valve in the oil supply line to the turbocharger and cause it to stick open. this allows too much oil to enter the turbocharger and overwhelms the seal. beginning o
Bulletin:
122-X8X4D-11
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The yellow warning message "engine fan failure, avoid full engine load, driving permitted" appears in the multi-function display. moisture seeping into the engine-compartment blower causes corrosion and the engine-compartment blower can fa
Bulletin:
122-Y2D8V-11
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
In the course of annual model improvements, various functionalities of the porsche communication management (pcm) system have been enhanced, optimisations have been implemented and the general performance of the system has been further impr
Bulletin:
122-B6K8C-11
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
With the introduction of the new porsche communication management system (pcm 4.0), customers of vehicles with a navigation module will be provided with updated maps free of charge for a certain inclusive period as part of the map update se
Bulletin:
122-F6D4C-03
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
There is a possibility that the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes on the affected vehicles can shear off due to stress corrosion cracking. if this happens, the high fuel pressure that builds up in the fuel injection system wh
Bulletin:
122-N9A9H-08
Component:
042100 service brakes, air:supply:compressor
Summary:
Concern: vehicle is stored for a long period of time in the sun and heat, typically 30 days or more. several cases of compressors seizing have occurred at pdi. please use the procedure below during the pdi as a precaution. information: the
Bulletin:
122-R7W2C-07
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Concerns: agm starter battery (referred to below simply as ?battery?) situation: customer complaints concerning battery-related topics recurring customer complaints concerning topics relating to battery capacity and quality.
Bulletin:
122-N9Z4L-07
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Concerns: agm starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') situation: support for the care andmaintenance of the agmstarter battery (at the dealership): from the time the vehicle is delivered to the porsche centre until it is h
Bulletin:
122-S4F9A-10
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
The features of the particularly sporty gt sports steering wheels in leather (i-no. 858) or alcantara (xll) include: ? steering wheel diameter: 360 mm ? in conjunction with pdk: gearshift paddles for changing gear manually ? including m
Bulletin:
122-U8F6U-10
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
There is a possibility that the float in the coolant reservoir can stick at the lowest position due to unfavourable tolerances. if this happens, the warning message "refill coolant immediately! do not drive on" will be activated in the ins
Bulletin:
122-Y8J4E-11
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Information: debris from the production process can cause the check valves in the oil supply and return lines for the turbocharger to stick open. this allows either too much oil to enter or not enough oil to exit the turbocharger and will o
Bulletin:
122-J5M3M-11
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Concern: vehicle is stored for a long period of time in the sun and heat, typically 30 days or more. several cases of compressors seizing have occurred at pdi. please use the procedure below during the pdi as a precaution.
Bulletin:
122-T8T7L-12
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Subject: bleeder screw for front axle lift system situation: there is a possibility that the bleeder screw for the front axle lift system was not tightened to the prescribed tightening torque on the affected vehicles. this can impair the
Bulletin:
122-T7Y5Q-12
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information: this document updates information previously published in eq 1105, eq 1105, and eq 1401. to provide stable voltage and sufficient current throughout certain service operations, you should connect the vehicle to a battery charg
Bulletin:
122-Z9T3E-12
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Remedial action in the event of a customer complaint, re-program and code lane change assist control units using 9900 - piwis tester iii.
Bulletin:
122-E9N4X-01
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Optimized software for porsche communication management (pcm) 4.0 has been used in standard production in order to further improve the general performance of the system. these optimizations must be implemented retrospectively even for veh
Bulletin:
122-N7L9D-02
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customer concern: the driver receives an airbag warning in the instrument cluster. technical concern: the workshop confirms the customer?s observation along with one or more of the following fault codes: ? 002502: key-operated switch cir
Bulletin:
122-H3J6T-03
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject: symptom: cause: 911 carrera/s/4/4s/gts (991) 911/s/4/4s/gts cabriolet (991) 911 targa 4/4s/gts (991) 911 turbo/s coupe/cabriolet (991) as of 2017 up to 2018 rear supporting mount creaking noise from chassis area at the rea
Bulletin:
122-S2H7Q-04
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Concern: production change information: there was a production change to the airbag system in sports cars (991 ii/982) starting in cw22/2017. all coupe versions now have a curtain style head airbag, as opposed to the head airbag previousl
Bulletin:
122-H3M7J-05
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Subject: exhaust system information: themonolith in the catalytic converter may be damaged. remedial action: to verify catalytic converter damage, both oxygen sensors ? installation overview of oxygen sensors on engine side, cylinders
Bulletin:
122-B9V4V-06
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Information: the approval and support management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the support specialists within porsche r&d. as a result, this process has
Bulletin:
122-J7H9T-07
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Symptom: the plastic rear window can become damaged or part of it can become visibly detached from the body due to different temperatures and tension while driving. this can cause wind noise. cause: the components of the rear window plasti
Bulletin:
122-P5G7U-07
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Oil in the wiring harness. if oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
Bulletin:
122-J7H9T-07
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Symptom: the plastic rear window can become damaged or part of it can become visibly detached from the body due to different temperatures and tension while driving. this can cause wind noise. cause: the components of the rear window ? pla
Bulletin:
122-P5G7U-07
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Oil in the wiring harness. if oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
Bulletin:
122-W9X4Z-08
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customer concern the customer states that the front axle lift function is not working. technical background the front strut leaks air. a tool with minor damage at the supplier was causing minor damages to struts during production.
Bulletin:
122-D7K9V-09
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Complaint - incorrect allocation of fault code (p0153/p0133) for oxygen sensor (upstream of catalytic converter): replacing both oxygen sensors (upstreamof catalytic converter) (89/18)
Bulletin:
122-Y9K4F-09
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Symptom: during and after race track use, loud noises can sometimes come from the wheel assembly on the rear axle - particularly on bends. cause: particles of dirt on the contact surfaces can cause micro-movements in the wheel assembly on

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