| Make : PORSCHE | Model : 944 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19900701 - 19911101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V088000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940711 | Date Received by ODI: 19940506 | Date Added to Database: 19940520 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1178 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PLASTIC COWL COVER WAS NOT SEALED TO THE BODY AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. WATER CAN LEAK AND REACH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING INTERNAL CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR RESULTS IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER MOTOR COVER. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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). |
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