1989 PORSCHE 911 Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 91V012000 on 01/21/1991
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1988 - 11/30/1989
- Affected:
- 2,451
- Defect:
- Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.
- Consequence:
- Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.
- Notes:
- System: hood safety latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 91V103000 on 06/20/1991
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
- Affected:
- 975
- Defect:
- Due to routing of fuel line from the fuel tank to rear fuel pump, the fuel line may be damaged under certain driving conditions. on full travel of left rear suspension (jounce), the bracket for the brake pad wear indicator wire on left rear control arm could contact and damage fuel line.
- Consequence:
- A damaged fuel line may result in a fuel leak which mayignite, resulting in a fire.
- Correction:
- Replace damaged fuel line: in addition all fuel lines will be rerouted so that the brake pad wear indicator wire bracket cannot contact fuel line.
- Notes:
- System: fuel line damagevehicle description: porsche 911 turbo model.
- Campaign:
- 92V142000 on 10/15/1992
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1988 - 12/31/1991
- Affected:
- 11,091
- Defect:
- The ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.
- Consequence:
- Impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Replace the current plastic ball sockets with a new linkage using steel ball sockets, and lubricate the cruise control relay lever. owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the modification is installed.
- Notes:
- System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars; carrera 2 and carrera 4 models.
- Campaign:
- 93V204000 on 12/15/1993
- Component:
- Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1988 - 12/31/1991
- Affected:
- 11,346
- Defect:
- After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. during this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower.
- Consequence:
- The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
- Correction:
- Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.
- Notes:
- System: heater; water; defroster; circuit breaker.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact porsche service center at 1-800-545-8039. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V147000 on 08/07/1996
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1988 - 07/29/1992
- Affected:
- 12,538
- Defect:
- A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.
- Consequence:
- This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. 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.
1989 PORSCHE 911 TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- GRP4/9310
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- brake vibration damper application - new damping plate with steel clip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 0203
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt
- Bulletin:
- PK-D8-16
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
- Bulletin:
- 122-V6F3R-04
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Concern: replacing air-conditioning compressor during repairs notes: if a faulty air-conditioning compressor (? figure 1) for the 911 turbo (930) needs to be replaced, an air-conditioning compressor of similar design is available. all co
- Bulletin:
- 122-G7K8V-02
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Concern: replacing air-conditioning compressor during repairs notes: if a faulty air-conditioning compressor (? figure 1) for the 911 needs to be replaced, an air-conditioning compressor of similar design is available. the new air-conditi
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