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Safety recall · 89V133000

Suspension: lower arm Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 10, 1989. It covers about 1,936 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
89V133000
Reported
Aug 10, 1989
Vehicles
1,936
Area
Suspension

The problem

The alloy a-arms may have a manufacturing casting defect and could crack and break after mileage accumulation.

The risk

A-arm breakage could cause loss of control which couldresult in an accident.

The fix

REPLACE SUSPECT A-ARMS.

Contacts

System: suspension/a-arm.Vehicle category: 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 89V133000.
  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
1988 Porsche 94432D

Questions

Is the 89V133000 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 89V133000?

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 89V133000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 10, 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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