Porsche 911 1989

Model 911 made in 1989 by Porsche got 5 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

911 year 1989

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins

Model 1989

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
93V204000	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.	from 04/01/1988 to 01/01/1992	V (Vehicle)	11346	01/03/1994	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	12/07/1993	12/16/1993
Defect 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 Summary	The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
91V103000	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.	from 06/01/1988 to 04/01/1989	V (Vehicle)	975	06/14/1991	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	06/17/1991	06/21/1991
Defect Summary	Due to routing of fuel line from the fuel tank to rear fuel pump, the fuel line may be damaged under certain driving conditions. on full travel of left rear suspension (jounce), the bracket for the brake pad wear indicator wire on left rear control arm could contact and damage fuel line.
Consequence Summary	A damaged fuel line may result in a fuel leak which mayignite, resulting in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Replace damaged fuel line: in addition all fuel lines will be rerouted so that the brake pad wear indicator wire bracket cannot contact fuel line.
Notes	System: fuel line damagevehicle description: porsche 911 turbo model.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
91V012000	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.	from 04/01/1988 to 12/01/1989	V (Vehicle)	2451	01/15/1991	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	01/15/1991	01/22/1991
Defect 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 Summary	Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.
Corrective Summary	Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.
Notes	System: hood safety latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
96V147000	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.	from 04/01/1988 to 07/30/1992	V (Vehicle)	12538	09/01/1996	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	08/08/1996	08/08/1996
Defect Summary	A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.
Consequence Summary	This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.
Notes	Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
92V142000	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.	from 04/01/1988 to 01/01/1992	V (Vehicle)	11091	10/26/1992	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	10/05/1992	10/16/1992
Defect 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 Summary	Impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.
Corrective Summary	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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
GRP4/9310	08/01/1993		39626	Brake vibration damper application - new damping plate with steel clip. *tw	11/01/1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PK-D8-16	03/02/2011		10038544	Ready	06/20/2011
PK-D8-16	03/02/2011		10038544	Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm	06/20/2011
0203	08/16/2002	0203	10010766	Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt	12/10/2004