Porsche Recall 91V012000: Latches/locks/linkages, Hood, Latch

NHTSA recall 91V012000 · announced January 15, 1991 · filed by Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. · 2,451 units affected

The problem

LUGGAGE IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND OR PLASTIC TRIM SURROUNDING THE SAFETY LATCH MAY PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD FROM PROPERLY LOCKING.

The risk

LATCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT THEDRIVER'S FRONT VIEW WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: HOOD SAFETY LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Porsche 911
• 1990 Porsche 911
• 1990 Porsche Cabrio
• 1990 Porsche Carrera 2
• 1989 Porsche Carrera 4
• 1990 Porsche Carrera 4
• 1990 Porsche Coupe
• 1990 Porsche Targa

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.