Vehicle recall 85V023000 · March 1, 1985
1984-1985 Porsche 944
Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions. Also, there is not enough clearance between the bushings and the shaft; and the linkage points were not lubricated. Thus, cruise control linkage can bind, causing the accelerator pedal to stick in a depressed position. Consequence of defect: the vehicle, without warning, would continue at set speed and can't be reduced. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the metal bushings with the plastic version.
- Notes
- Vehicle desciption: passenger cars equipped with cruise control.system: cruise control linkage.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 1985
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,916
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 944 (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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