Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 85V-084 · 1985 Porsche 928

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 85V-084 covers 162 1985 Porsche 928 for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1621 model

ReportedJul 1, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: ENGINE CARRIER.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Porsche 9281985

Built from March 1, 1985 to April 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.