Make : PORSCHE | Model : CABRIO | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19880401 - 19891201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V012000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910115 | Date Received by ODI: 19910115 | Date Added to Database: 19910122 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2451 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LUGGAGE IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND OR PLASTIC TRIM SURROUNDING THE SAFETY LATCH MAY PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD FROM PROPERLY LOCKING. |
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Consequence:
LATCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT THEDRIVER'S FRONT VIEW WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |