NHTSA Recall 85V084000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1985-07-01. An estimated 162 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: ENGINE CARRIER.