Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 94V-088 · Porsche vehicles
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 94V-088 covers 1,178 Porsche vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE PLASTIC COWL COVER WAS NOT SEALED TO THE BODY AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. WATER CAN LEAK AND REACH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING INTERNAL CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR RESULTS IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER MOTOR COVER.
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-702-348-3000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1990 to November 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA