PORSCHE CARRERA 4 1990: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| Make : PORSCHE | Model : CARRERA 4 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1988-04-01 - 1989-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V012000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-01-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-01-15 | Date Added to Database: 1991-01-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2451 | ||
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Summary:
LUGGAGE IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND OR PLASTIC TRIM SURROUNDING THE SAFETY LATCH MAY PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD FROM PROPERLY LOCKING. |
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Consequence:
LATCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT THEDRIVER'S FRONT VIEW WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: HOOD SAFETY LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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