Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19880401 - 19920101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V142000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19921026 | Date Received by ODI: 19921005 | Date Added to Database: 19921016 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11091 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IMPAIRED THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION COULD PREVENT THEENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE SPEED AND POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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