Emission control: catalytic convertorRecall 89V-106 · 1985–1987 Porsche 928
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 89V-106 covers 6,905 1985–1987 Porsche 928 for a emission control: catalytic convertor problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.
The risk
MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.
SYSTEM:HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.
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 July 1, 1984 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.