Porsche 944 recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Porsche 944 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Water may cause windshield wiper motor failure

    Reported May 6, 1994Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 94V0880001,178 vehicles affected

    Water can leak past the cowl cover and reach the wiper motor, causing corrosion and failure. Reduced visibility in bad weather could lead to a crash. Dealers will install a new wiper motor cover.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
    Defect
    THE PLASTIC COWL COVER WAS NOT SEALED TO THE BODY AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. WATER CAN LEAK AND REACH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING INTERNAL CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR.
    Consequence
    FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR RESULTS IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER MOTOR COVER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-702-348-3000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  2. Fuel line hose may harden and leak

    Reported April 2, 1990Model years 1985–1988NHTSA campaign 90V06100053,427 vehicles affected

    The hose between the fuel rail and pressure regulator may harden and leak fuel at its fittings. Fuel could ignite on the hot exhaust or another ignition source, causing an engine compartment fire. Replace the hose with one made of improved material.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    Defect
    THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.

  3. Front suspension A-arms may crack and break

    Reported August 10, 1989Model years 1988NHTSA campaign 89V1330001,936 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing casting defect may cause alloy A-arms to crack and break with mileage, potentially causing loss of control and a crash. Suspect A-arms will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Defect
    THE ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION.
    Consequence
    A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE SUSPECT A-ARMS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:SUSPENSION/A-ARM.VEHICLE CATEGORY:PASSENGER CARS.

  4. Return fuel hose may kink and leak

    Reported June 12, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V07700017,717 vehicles affected

    An exposed section of the return fuel hose may kink from heat or its routing, restricting or damaging the hose. A fuel leak could cause an engine compartment fire. A new hose with a longer preformed sleeve will be installed and secured with screw-tightened clamps.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE COVERING OF THE RETURN FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FUEL RETURN PIPE WAS SHORTENED LEAVING PART OF THE HOSE EXPOSED. IN SOME INSTANCES THIS PART OF THE HOSE BECOMES KINKED DUE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEAT AND/OR THE ROUTING OF THE HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS IT COULD RESTRICT AND DAMAGE THE RETURN FUEL HOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE AND CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    NEW HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED WITH A LONGER PREFORMED SLEEVE DESIGNED TO PREVENT KINKING. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE WILL BE SECURED WITH SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMPS ON EACH END.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL/HOSE.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.

  5. Rear spring plates may crack or break

    Reported July 26, 1985Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 85V0950004,193 vehicles affected

    Rear spring plates that are not properly hardened may crack or break, affecting rear wheel guidance and possibly causing loss of control. Plates will be tested and replaced as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES.

  6. Fuel hose may leak

    Reported April 9, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V0390001,530 vehicles affected

    Excessive pressure during crimping may damage the fuel hose, causing a leak, loss of system pressure and engine stalling. Fuel vapours could also ignite and cause a fire. The crimped fitting will be replaced with a nipple fitting secured by a screw-tightened clamp.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    FUEL HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN CRIMPING THE HOSE END FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS IN SYSTEM PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE IGNITED BY A SPARK AND CAUSE A FIRE.
    Remedy
    HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

  7. Cruise control linkage may bind

    Reported March 1, 1985Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 85V0230005,916 vehicles affected

    Corrosion, tight clearance and lack of lubrication may cause the cruise control linkage to bind and the accelerator pedal to stick, making it difficult to reduce speed. The metal bushings will be replaced with plastic ones.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
    Defect
    METAL BUSHINGS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BUSHINGS AND THE SHAFT; AND THE LINKAGE POINTS WERE NOT LUBRICATED. THUS, CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BIND, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, WOULD CONTINUE AT SET SPEED AND CAN'T BE REDUCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE METAL BUSHINGS WITH THE PLASTIC VERSION.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.

  8. Rear seat belts lack locking retractors

    Reported October 26, 1983Model years 1983–1984NHTSA campaign 83V11100026,300 vehicles affected

    The rear seat belts lack locking retractors and do not meet the stated safety standard. The right rear belt and part of the left belt will be replaced with retractable belts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
    Remedy
    RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS OMISSION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REARSEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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