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Safety recall · 85V084000

Engine Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 1, 1985. It covers about 162 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
85V084000
Reported
Jul 1, 1985
Vehicles
162
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

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.

The fix

Replace the engine carrier and the carrier support.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars.System: engine carrier.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V084000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Porsche 92802C

Questions

Is the 85V084000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V084000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V084000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 1, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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