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Safety recall · 91V012000

Latch Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 15, 1991. It covers about 2,451 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
91V012000
Reported
Jan 15, 1991
Vehicles
2,451
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.

The risk

Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.

The fix

Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.

Contacts

System: hood safety latch.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 91V012000.
  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
1989 Porsche 91105D
1990 Porsche 91114C
1990 Porsche Cabrio01-
1990 Porsche Carrera 201-
1989 Porsche Carrera 401-
1990 Porsche Carrera 411-
1990 Porsche Coupe01-
1990 Porsche Targa01-

Questions

Is the 91V012000 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 91V012000?

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 91V012000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 15, 1991. 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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