NHTSA recall 91V-012 (91V012000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported January 15, 1991 - about 2,451 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V012000
Also written as: 91V-012
Reported: January 15, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~2,451
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

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

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-012 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Porsche 911 - 1990

Porsche Carrera - 1990

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.