Make : PORSCHE | Model : 928 | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19840701 - 19870701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V106000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890627 | Date Received by ODI: 19890628 | Date Added to Database: 19890723 |
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:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6905 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT. |
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Consequence:
MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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