Porsche Carrera 1991
Model Carrera made in 1991 by Porsche got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.
Model 1991
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| GRP2/9303 | 03/01/1993 | 39628 | Starter connections changed. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/04/2008 | 91800 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the street in my 1991 porsche carrera 2 at approximately 10-15 mph when the driver's side airbag spontaneously deployed, severely bruising my chest, hurting my neck, and burning my legs with some sort of a burning chemical. i reported it to porsche who eventually came and got the car, kept it for 4-5 months, and claimed to have replaced some components of the airbag system. they refused to share with me what happened to cause this. the car was returned to me, and it was stored all winter until may 2009 when i began driving it for the first time since the incident. after approximately 150 miles later, the airbag warning light came on and i called porsche who now refuses to do anything. i live over 5 hours from the nearest dealer and i am afraid to drive the car to the dealer to be looked at. i also feel since they supposedly replaced the system, the warning light being on is related to whatever they did. i am afraid this airbag explosion is going to happen to me again- which at a higher speed could prove fatal or at least very injurious. *tr | |||