Vehicle recall 92V142000 · October 5, 1992
1989-1992 Porsche 911
The ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair…
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- Summary
- The ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.
- Consequence
- Impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the current plastic ball sockets with a new linkage using steel ball sockets, and lubricate the cruise control relay lever. Owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the modification is installed.
- Notes
- System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars; carrera 2 and carrera 4 models.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 1992
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- October 26, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,091
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
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