1996 PORSCHE 911 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
95V247000 on 01/01/1996
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufactured:
06/30/1995 - 08/31/1995
Affected:
91
Defect:
The cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots.
Consequence:
The cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.
Notes:
System: exhaust; tailpipe.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.
Campaign:
95V248000 on 01/01/1996
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Manufactured:
08/31/1995 - 08/31/1995
Affected:
30
Defect:
The inside pipes of the heat exchangers might be subject to cracking.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
98V089001 on 02/15/1999
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
10/31/1995 - 04/29/1996
Affected:
1,968
Defect:
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.
Consequence:
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks.
Notes:
Owner notification began february 11, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1996 PORSCHE 911 TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
GRP6/9511
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
a new type of adhesive and applicator are to be used whenever replacement of the front or rear windshields becomes necessary.
Bulletin:
GRP4/9506
Component:
033100 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Summary:
excessive operating noise from the hydraulic brake booster pump. to reduce the operating noise from the hydraulic brake booster pump, a damper (arrow, figure 1) can be installed between the pump and the brake system accumulator.
Bulletin:
GRP6/9512
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
as of october 11.1995, the pivot arm on the windstop linkage received an additional locking lever which is painted red for easier identification. the operation of the additional locking lever is at this time not published in the onwer's ma
Bulletin:
9701 1509
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A new version washer is now installed with the securing bolt of the cameshaft drive gear. *jd
Bulletin:
1378
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Concern with alternator belt failure or belt noises. *yc
Bulletin:
2635
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Installation of dual tailpipe. yd
Bulletin:
0205
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Misfire faults diagnosis tips. *tt
Bulletin:
91A02
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Porsche is requesting that the engine wiring harness be checked and/or replaced on certain 911 turbo vehicles. *tt
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:
0204
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Secondary oil filter bleed back. p/n - 993 107 203 03. *tt
Bulletin:
201
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
W301-replacement of engine wiring harness. 911 turbo. *tt
Bulletin:
9415
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Converting 1996 model litronic lights. *tt
Bulletin:
101005
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb
Bulletin:
D76
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
Bulletin:
D77
Component:
136100 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Summary:
Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
Bulletin:
PK-D8-16
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
Bulletin:
122-J8G5Z-09
Component:
021300 suspension:front:shock absorber
Summary:
Information: shock absorber for the respective chassis no longer available

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