PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-05-06.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V088000
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
1,178
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-06
Owners notified
1994-07-11
Defect description
THE PLASTIC COWL COVER WAS NOT SEALED TO THE BODY AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. WATER CAN LEAK AND REACH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING INTERNAL CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR.
Safety risk
FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR RESULTS IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER MOTOR COVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-702-348-3000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.