NHTSA Recall 92V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V061000; Date: Apr. 27, 1992
When the vehicle speed is not reduced when the cruisecontrol is disengaged, stopping distance increases which can result in a vehicleaccident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Porsche 968
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 854
Recall Summary:
The rear engine compartment cover near the cruise control servo motor slips, causing the safety clip in the servo motor arm to bind due to insufficient clearance. If the cruise control cable binds, the engine does not return to idle when the cruise control function is disengaged, resulting in the vehicle speed not being reduced as expected.
How to Fix:
Install a bolt and washer on the rear engine compartment cover to prevent slipping and to insure the necessary clearance between the safety clip and the cover.
Recall Notes:
System: cruise control. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: Porsche cars n. A. Inc. Advises not to use the cruise control system untilthe corrective action is accomplished.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 1992
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