NHTSA recall 93V-204 (93V204000)

electrical system recall reported December 7, 1993 - about 11,346 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V204000
Also written as: 93V-204
Reported: December 7, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~11,346
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, THE REAR HEATER WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE IN ORDER TO DISSIPATE HEAT IN THE ENGINE HEATING SYSTEM. DURING THIS OPERATION, THE RESISTOR FOR THE REAR HEATER BLOWER CAN BECOME OVERLOADED DUE TO A BINDING OR SEIZED REAR HEATER BLOWER.

Why it is dangerous

THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RESISTOR CONTAINING A CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-204 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Porsche 911 - 1990, 1991, 1992

Porsche Carrera - 1990

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

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