Recall
Porsche 928 — 85V084000
NHTSA ID
85V084000
Make
Porsche
Model
928
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-07-01
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
162
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.