Vehicle recall 94V088000 · May 6, 1994
Porsche 944 and 968
The plastic cowl cover was not sealed to the body at the base of the windshield.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The plastic cowl cover was not sealed to the body at the base of the windshield. Water can leak and reach the windshield wiper motor, causing internal corrosion and failure of the wiper motor.
- Consequence
- Failure of the wiper motor results in reduced driver visibility in inclement weather and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wiper motor cover.
- Notes
- System: visual systems; windshield wiper motor.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Porsche at 1-702-348-3000. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 1994
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- July 11, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,178
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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 (1991): 1991
- Porsche 968 (1991): 1991
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