NHTSA Recall 89V106000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V106000; Date: Jun. 28, 1989

Materials near catalytic converter, including lines forautomatic transmission fluid, could ignite and cause an underbody fire.

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Porsche 928;  1986 Porsche 928;  1987 Porsche 928

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor

Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.

Affected Units:: 6,905

Recall Summary:

Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.

How to Fix:

Replace heat shield for catalytic converter with a larger, improved heat shield.

Recall Notes:

System:heat shield for catalytic converter. Vehicle description:passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Porsche vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.