Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #93V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V204000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 11,346 affected units, HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:CIRCUIT BREAKER FU, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V204000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1993-12-07T00:00:00

Subject: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:circuit breaker fu

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 11,346

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Corrective Action: Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rwau_u6bn-pgq9

NHTSA ID: 93V204000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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