NHTSA Recall # | 19114 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 93V205000 |
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Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | 911 |
Model Year | 1991 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
Date of notification | 03/01/94 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/90 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/10/92 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/12/93 |
Report created | 16/12/93 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1149 |
Defect summary | The hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve causes the rate of hydraulic pressure reduction to slow down, which may result in the rear wheels locking-up even with the anti-lock brake system in operation. |
Consequence summary | Rear wheel lock-up may result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. |
Corrective action | Porsche dealers will install a modified hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve. |
Recall notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; check valve. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 911 turbo and 911 americaroadster. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact porsche service center at 1-800-545-8039. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |