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Safety recall · 89V106000

Engine and engine cooling: catalytic convertor Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 28, 1989. It covers about 6,905 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
89V106000
Reported
Jun 28, 1989
Vehicles
6,905
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.

The risk

Materials near catalytic converter, including lines forautomatic transmission fluid, could ignite and cause an underbody fire.

The fix

Replace heat shield for catalytic converter with a larger, improved heat shield.

Contacts

System: heat shield for catalytic converter.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 89V106000.
  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
1986 Porsche 92801B
1987 Porsche 92812D

Questions

Is the 89V106000 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 89V106000?

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 89V106000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on June 28, 1989. 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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