Vehicle recall 93V131000 · August 6, 1993
1994 Porsche 911
The latch hook on the convertible top can crack, developing into a break of the latch hook, impairing its function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The latch hook on the convertible top can crack, developing into a break of the latch hook, impairing its function.
- Consequence
- At highway speeds, the convertible top will not be heldfirmly onto the car body and could open unexpectedly, causing a risk of anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace the latch hook assembly with a new assembly.
- Notes
- System: structure; convertible top.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; carrera 2 speedster.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or non-compliance, pleasecontact Porsche cars n.a., Inc. At 1 (800) 545-8039. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1 (800) 424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V131000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 1993
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- September 8, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 126
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
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 (1994): 1994
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