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Vehicle recall 93V204000 · December 7, 1993

Porsche 911 and Carrera

After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system.

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

Summary
After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. During this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower.
Consequence
The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
Remedy
Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.
Notes
System: heater; water; defroster; circuit breaker.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.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 freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Porsche service center 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
93V204000
Reported to NHTSA
December 7, 1993
Filed by
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Owner notification
January 3, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected
11,346
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Recall 93V204000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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