Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V084000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-07-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V084000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
162
Reported to NHTSA
1985-07-01

Defect description

THE ENGINE CARRIER HAS A FAULTY WELD TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET EYES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WELD COULD GIVE WAY AND THE BRACKET EYE SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER. WITH HIGHER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION A BREAK IN THE ENGINE CARRIER COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN A STEERING BLOCKAGE, LOSS OF CONTROL WITH POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: ENGINE CARRIER.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9281985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.