Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 85V-023 · 1984–1985 Porsche 944
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 85V-023 covers 5,916 1984–1985 Porsche 944 for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
METAL BUSHINGS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BUSHINGS AND THE SHAFT; AND THE LINKAGE POINTS WERE NOT LUBRICATED. THUS, CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BIND, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, WOULD CONTINUE AT SET SPEED AND CAN'T BE REDUCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE METAL BUSHINGS WITH THE PLASTIC VERSION.
VEHICLE DESCIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1984 to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.