NHTSA recall 89V106000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Porsche 928
Reported Jun 28, 19896,905 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.Built Jul 1, 1984 – Jul 1, 1987
The defect
Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.
The risk
Materials near catalytic converter, including lines forautomatic transmission fluid, could ignite and cause an underbody fire.
The remedy
Replace heat shield for catalytic converter with a larger, improved heat shield.