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1985 Porsche 928 Recall

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Active Safety 1985 Porsche 928 Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1985 Porsche 928 in Canada.

Ref #1989-091 Campaign : JZ
1989-06-28 489 units

Engine

Issue Description

THE HEATSHIELD ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS INADEQUATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. A MISFIRING ENGINE COULD OVERHEAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING MATERIALS IN THE VICINITY OF THE CONVERTER, INCLUDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES TO IGNITE RESULTING IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE. CORRECTION: 1) REPLACE THE HEATSHIEL WITH A LARGER IMPROVED HEATSHIELD. 2) INSTALL A HEAT RESISTANT SLEEVE ON ATF LINES WHERE NECESSARY. 3) REPLACE PLASTIC ATF LINE MOUNTING BRACKET IN PROXIMITY TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A METAL MOUNTING BRACKET.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1985-082 Campaign : "JT"
1985-07-09 17 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN ENGINE CARRIER WHICH HAS A FAULTY WELD TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET. IF THE WELD WERE TO GIVE WAY, A BREAK IN THE ENGINE CARRIER COULD DEVELOP, RESULTING IN A STEERING BLOCKAGE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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