Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V023000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V023000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 5,916 affected units, EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES(12:83), component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions. Also, there is not enough clearance between the bushings and the shaft; and the linkage points were not lubricated. Thus, cruise control linkage can bind, causing the accelerator pedal to stick in a depressed position. consequence of defect: the vehicle, without warning, would continue at set speed and can't be reduced. This could result in loss of control and an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace the metal bushings with the plastic version.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V023000
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1985-03-01T00:00:00
Subject: Equipment:speed control:linkages(12:83)
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 5,916

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions. Also, there is not enough clearance between the bushings and the shaft; and the linkage points were not lubricated. Thus, cruise control linkage can bind, causing the accelerator pedal to stick in a depressed position. consequence of defect: the vehicle, without warning, would continue at set speed and can't be reduced. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Replace the metal bushings with the plastic version.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kat2-ec8a-e9hz
NHTSA ID: 85V023000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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