1990 Porsche 911, Porsche Cabrio and others recall: latch
Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. reported this safety recall on January 15, 1991. It covers about 2,451 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,451
- reported
- Jan 15, 1991
- owners notified
- Jan 15, 1991
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.
- Risk
- Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.
Recall number 91V012000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 1990 1990
- Porsche Cabrio 1990 1990
- Porsche Carrera 2 1990 1990
- Porsche Carrera 4 1990 1990
- Porsche Coupe 1990 1990
- Porsche Targa 1990 1990
Questions about recall 91V012000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Porsche 911, Porsche Cabrio and others latch?
Yes. Recall 91V012000, reported on January 15, 1991, covers about 2,451 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V012000?
Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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