Porsche Carrera 1989
Model Carrera made in 1989 by Porsche got 8 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| GRP1/9301 | 01/01/1993 | 39630 | Fan bearing/belt damage. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| GRP1/9306 | 10/01/1993 | 39625 | Engine cooling fan hub. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| GRP3/9302 | 03/01/1993 | 39627 | 911 clutch release bearing. *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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Oil leak. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/14/1989 | 4 | ||
| Engine failed 5 times. *sd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Moisture inside headlights. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/23/1989 | 3 | ||
| Gasoline odor inside vehicle. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/22/1990 | 2 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/25/1989 | 5 | ||
| Speedometer failed 4 times. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/22/1989 | 2 | ||
| Heater failed. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Sunroof loose. *sd | |||