Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
CARRERA
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V204000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
The Overloaded Resistor Can Create Heat Sufficient Toignite The Plastic Air Pipe To Which It Is Connected, Resulting In An Enginecompartment Fire.
Fix Defect
Porsche Dealers Will Install A New Resistor Containing A Circuit Breaker.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars N.A. Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19880401
End Of Manufacture
19920101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11346
Date Owners Notified
19940103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19931207