Vehicle recall 91V012000 · January 15, 1991
Porsche 911, Carrera 4 and 4 more models
Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.
- Consequence
- Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.
- Notes
- System: hood safety latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 1991
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- January 15, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,451
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 911 (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Porsche Cabrio (1990): 1990
- Porsche Carrera 2 (1990): 1990
- Porsche Carrera 4 (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Porsche Coupe (1990): 1990
- Porsche Targa (1990): 1990
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