NHTSA recall 92V-142 (92V142000)

vehicle speed control recall reported October 5, 1992 - about 11,091 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V142000
Also written as: 92V-142
Reported: October 5, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~11,091
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THE BALL SOCKETS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BREAK, ALLOWING THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE TO BECOME DETACHED ON ONE END AND JAM ON NEARBY COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD IMPAIR THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION.

Why it is dangerous

IMPAIRED THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION COULD PREVENT THEENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE SPEED AND POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE CURRENT PLASTIC BALL SOCKETS WITH A NEW LINKAGE USING STEEL BALL SOCKETS, AND LUBRICATE THE CRUISE CONTROL RELAY LEVER. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL THE MODIFICATION IS INSTALLED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-142 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Porsche 911 - 1990, 1991, 1992

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.