PORSCHE 928 1985: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V106000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 928 1985
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-06-27 1989-06-28 1989-07-23

Production Dates: 1984-07-01 - 1987-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6905

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.

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.

Notes

SYSTEM:HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.