Vehicle recall 89V133000 · August 10, 1989
1988 Porsche 944
The alloy a-arms may have a manufacturing casting defect and could crack and break after mileage accumulation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The alloy a-arms may have a manufacturing casting defect and could crack and break after mileage accumulation.
- Consequence
- A-arm breakage could cause loss of control which couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace suspect a-arms.
- Notes
- System:suspension/a-arm.vehicle category:passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 1989
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- October 6, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,936
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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 (1988): 1988
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