Recall
Porsche Carrera 4 — 91V012000
NHTSA ID
91V012000
Make
Porsche
Model
Carrera 4
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1991-01-15
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
2,451
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
LUGGAGE IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND OR PLASTIC TRIM SURROUNDING THE SAFETY LATCH MAY PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD FROM PROPERLY LOCKING.
Consequence
LATCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT THEDRIVER'S FRONT VIEW WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.