1985 Porsche 928 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.

   Possible Effects

   MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

   Action

   REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.

   Notes

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

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-07-01 - 1987-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   6905

2. Recall 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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: ENGINE CARRIER.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-03-01 - 1985-04-01

   Vehicles Affected

   162