1991 PORSCHE 928 RECALL - #92V092000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A PLASTIC FILLER PIECE LOCATED IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SUFFICIENT SUPPORT. THIS FILLER PIECE CAN MOVE BECAUSE OF THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM, AND NOT ALLOW THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO KICK DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1991 PORSCHE 928 |
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Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1991 - 7/1/1991 |
Recalled on |
8/24/1992 |
Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
Owners Notified on |
8/15/1992 |
# Affected |
145 |
Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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Description |
A PLASTIC FILLER PIECE LOCATED IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SUFFICIENT SUPPORT. THIS FILLER PIECE CAN MOVE BECAUSE OF THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM, AND NOT ALLOW THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO KICK DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR. |
Consequences |
IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PUSHED INTO THE KICK-DOWNPOSITION, THE EXPECTED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OCCUR DUE TOINTERFERENCE OF THE FILLER PIECE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT DURING AVEHICLE PASSING MANUEVER. |
Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FILLER PIECE WHICH HAS A SECURING BRACE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT. |
Notes |
SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
See also |
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