Recalls for 1985 Porsche 928

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Posted on: 1989-07-23
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Replace heat shield for catalytic converter with a larger, improved heat shield.

Notes
System:heat shield for catalytic converter.vehicle description:passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Posted on: 1985-08-09
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the engine carrier and the carrier support.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: engine carrier.