1985 PORSCHE 928 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 PORSCHE 928
The 1985 PORSCHE 928 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1985 PORSCHE 928
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1985 PORSCHE 928, potentially affecting up to 7,067 vehicles.
Recall 89V106000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
| 6,905 vehicles affected
Defect: INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence: MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.
View full details →Recall 85V084000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 162 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ENGINE CARRIER HAS A FAULTY WELD TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET EYES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WELD COULD GIVE WAY AND THE BRACKET EYE SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER. WITH HIGHER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION A BREAK IN THE ENGINE CARRIER COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN A STEERING BLOCKAGE, LOSS OF CONTROL WITH POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 PORSCHE 928
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 PORSCHE 928.
Safety Rating for the 1985 PORSCHE 928
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 PORSCHE 928 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 PORSCHE 928
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1985 PORSCHE 928. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 31-22 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
122-E5S5K-03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Replacing air-conditioning compressor during repairs. If a faulty air-conditioning compressor needs to be replaced, an air-conditioning compressor of similar design is available. The fastening points are not the same as on the standard air-conditioning compressor. The high-pressure and low-pressure lines must be changed!
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 PORSCHE 928
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 928
- 1980 PORSCHE 928 — 0 complaints
- 1981 PORSCHE 928 — 1 complaint
- 1982 PORSCHE 928 — 0 complaints
- 1984 PORSCHE 928 — 1 complaint
- 1985 PORSCHE 928 (current)
- 1986 PORSCHE 928 — 0 complaints
- 1987 PORSCHE 928 — 0 complaints
- 1989 PORSCHE 928 — 0 complaints
- 1990 PORSCHE 928 — 0 complaints
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