PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-12-28.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V248000
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-28
Owners notified
1996-01-17
Defect description
THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.
Safety risk
WITH THE HEATER SWITCHED ON, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ENTRY OF EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD, IN EXTREME CASES, CAUSE ASPHYXIATION AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER IN THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039. 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.