1985 Porsche 928 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V106000
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: June 27th, 1989

Defect Summary:
INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.

Consequence Summary:
MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM:HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V084000
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1985

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: ENGINE CARRIER.