Make : PORSCHE | Model : 928 | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19850301 - 19850401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V084000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850701 | Date Added to Database: 19850809 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 162 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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