Vehicle recall 89V106000 · June 28, 1989

1985-1987 Porsche 928

Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Replace heat shield for catalytic converter with a larger, improved heat shield.
Notes: System:heat shield for catalytic converter.vehicle description:passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V106000
Reported to NHTSA: June 28, 1989
Filed by: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Owner notification: June 27, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,905
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor

Recall 89V106000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Porsche 928 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985

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