Vehicle recall 85V084000 · July 1, 1985
1985 Porsche 928
The engine carrier has a faulty weld to the support bracket eyes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the engine carrier and the carrier support.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: engine carrier.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1985
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 928 (1985): 1985
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