Auto Recall Date:
JUN 28, 1989
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6905
Model Affected
1986 PORSCHE 928
1986 Porsche 928 Defect Summary:
INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.
Defect Consequence:
MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6905
Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.