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Porsche 911 Recall 91V012: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

NHTSA campaign 91V012, reported January 15, 1991, 2,451 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V012PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Risk
LATCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT THEDRIVER'S FRONT VIEW WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.
Notes
SYSTEM: HOOD SAFETY LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Porsche 91119891990
Porsche Cabrio1990
Porsche Carrera 21990
Porsche Carrera 419891990
Porsche Coupe1990
Porsche Targa1990