NHTSA Campaign Id 92V092000; Date: Aug. 3, 1992
If the accelerator pedal is pushed into the kick-downposition, the expected acceleration of the vehicle may not occur due tointerference of the filler piece. This could result in an accident during avehicle passing manuever.
Recalled Vehicles:1991 Porsche 928
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 145
Recall Summary:A plastic filler piece located in the automatic transmission was installed without sufficient support. This filler piece can move because of the hydraulic pressure in the system, and not allow the automatic transmission to kick down to a lower gear.
How to Fix:Dealers will install a new filler piece which has a securing brace to prevent movement.
Recall Notes:System: automatic transmission. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1992
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