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dealers will update the software in the instrument cluster so that the fuel level and the range of remaining fuel are determined and displayed correctly.

1999 Porsche 911

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level.

Corrective Action

the vehicle could run out of fuel causing a loss of power.

Recall Notes

dealers will update the software in the instrument cluster so that the fuel level and the range of remaining fuel are determined and displayed correctly.

1998 Porsche 911

Component

Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

equipment description: child seating system air bag deactivation kit for use on 1997-1998 911 carrera s, carrera 4, carrera 4s, and turbo (1997 model only), part no. 993 803 283 00, and 1997-1998 boxster model vehicles, part nos. 996 803 283 00 and 996 803 083 00. due to a manufacturing problem, the contact buckle (which is part of the kit) does not deactivate the air bag(s).

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, this results in the deployment of the air bag(s) which could result in severe injury or death to the child seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.

1997 Porsche 911

Component

Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, this results in the deployment of the air bag(s) which could result in severe injury or death to the child seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.

1996 Porsche 911

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Consequence of Defect

the cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots.

Corrective Action

the cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.

1996 Porsche 911

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.

Corrective Action

deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks.

1996 Porsche 911

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

the inside pipes of the heat exchangers might be subject to cracking.

Corrective Action

with the heater switched on, exhaust fumes from the heat exchanger could enter the passenger compartment. entry of exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment could, in extreme cases, cause asphyxiation and/or loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the heat exchanger in these vehicles.

1994 Porsche 911

Component

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Consequence of Defect

the latch hook on the convertible top can crack, developing into a break of the latch hook, impairing its function.

Corrective Action

at highway speeds, the convertible top will not be heldfirmly onto the car body and could open unexpectedly, causing a risk of anaccident.

Recall Notes

replace the latch hook assembly with a new assembly.

1993 Porsche 911

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve causes the rate of hydraulic pressure reduction to slow down, which may result in the rear wheels locking-up even with the anti-lock brake system in operation.

Corrective Action

rear wheel lock-up may result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a modified hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve.

1993 Porsche 911

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

a part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

1992 Porsche 911

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

rear wheel lock-up may result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a modified hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve.

1992 Porsche 911

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

after the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. during this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower.

Corrective Action

the overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

1992 Porsche 911

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

a part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

1992 Porsche 911

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.

Corrective Action

impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace the current plastic ball sockets with a new linkage using steel ball sockets, and lubricate the cruise control relay lever. owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the modification is installed.

1991 Porsche 911

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

rear wheel lock-up may result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a modified hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve.

1991 Porsche 911

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

1991 Porsche 911

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

a part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

1991 Porsche 911

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.

Corrective Action

impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1990 Porsche 911

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

1990 Porsche 911

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

a part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

1990 Porsche 911

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.

Corrective Action

impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1990 Porsche 911

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.

Corrective Action

latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.

1989 Porsche 911

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

due to routing of fuel line from the fuel tank to rear fuel pump, the fuel line may be damaged under certain driving conditions. on full travel of left rear suspension (jounce), the bracket for the brake pad wear indicator wire on left rear control arm could contact and damage fuel line.

Corrective Action

a damaged fuel line may result in a fuel leak which mayignite, resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

replace damaged fuel line: in addition all fuel lines will be rerouted so that the brake pad wear indicator wire bracket cannot contact fuel line.

1989 Porsche 911

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Recall Notes

porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

1989 Porsche 911

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

a part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

1989 Porsche 911

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.

Corrective Action

impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1989 Porsche 911

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.

Corrective Action

latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.

1984 Porsche 911

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

the rear seat belts do not include emergency-locking or automatic-locking retractors. the belts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

recalled vehicles will have the right rear seat belt and a portion to the left belt replaced with retractable belts.

1983 Porsche 911

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

the rear seat belts do not include emergency-locking or automatic-locking retractors. the belts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

recalled vehicles will have the right rear seat belt and a portion to the left belt replaced with retractable belts.

1979 Porsche 911

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint

Consequence of Defect

the surface of the mounting bolts connecting the outer constant velocity joint to the left and right axle shafts on the rear of the car may have been improperly treated. as a result, the head of the bolt may have been scuffed during installation and may not have the proper torque. bolts may become loose and axle shaft separation could occur.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.

1979 Porsche 911

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

the bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. the buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

1978 Porsche 911

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, the identification of the functions of the automatic speed control system was omitted. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a plastic identification label will be permanently affixed to the instrument panel.

1977 Porsche 911

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the installation of the vpc air conditioner requires replacement of the standard heater hose with a special hose. this hose may have been pushed too far into the heat exchanger and may come into contact with the exhaust pipe.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the aluminum-paper-aluminum hose with an all-aluminum hose without charge to owner.

1977 Porsche 911

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a plastic identification label will be permanently affixed to the instrument panel.

1976 Porsche 911

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the aluminum-paper-aluminum hose with an all-aluminum hose without charge to owner.

1976 Porsche 911

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a plastic identification label will be permanently affixed to the instrument panel.

1975 Porsche 911

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the aluminum-paper-aluminum hose with an all-aluminum hose without charge to owner.