dfinnegan

I called 800-PORSCHE to ask if there were any active recalls against my vin. I was told that Campaign Number: AT07 was the only active recall and that it is described as "Universal Joint".

Anyone know any more information about this recall?

Thanks,
Dave

alan911sc

I think that's the one for the universal joint on the steering.

Andy Roe

Yes, it was the Universal Joint in the steering column! Eeek!

hawk911

what did Andy say? got stuck on the siggie porno and unless she's talking dirty, I don't wanna know what she's saying.

964rh

Had the AT07 recall done about two years ago when I bought the car at my local OPC.

Went out to the car, looked at something and gave the report "that's fine".
Did the rear spoiler recall at the same time.

Took about 5 min in total.


Rob

dfinnegan

robh, thanks. What is the rear spoiler recall? And, did you get the same head nod or some sort of replacement part?

964rh

Nope, same head nod.

They didn't fit any new parts, according to my local OPC it was just a check over recall, with new parts fitted if they were needed.

IIRC, the spoiler recall, (I'll dig the number out tonight if you like) was the spoiler lifting gear but I may be wrong.

Rob

dfinnegan

When I called 800-PORSCHE they said the only "active" recall for my car was the universal. That means that I'd be paying for the spoiler work; and probably means there'd be required work, as well!

If I get a chance I'll stop in to see a dealer and ask about the universal recall, but you've allayed my fears.

Thanks,
Dave

964rh

Dave

If it's not active then would it not have been done?

According to the OPC ppwk, the recall id is wm03.
Remember, my car is a ROW one, perhaps the American ones didn't need it!?

Just got to put the study back in order now before the missus gets home

Rob

dfinnegan

Rob,

Thanks for digging that out.

I rather assumed that not being 'active' simply meant that Prosche would no longer pay for it! I was thinking along the lines of statute of limitations in conjunction with severity. I guess I could call back and ask if they have a record of what has been done. That would be an interesting conversation.

By the way, the guy on the phone did list for me the option codes (no translation) that my car was purchased with. I wonder how accurate it is, but I have been curious. The code lookup is easy and everywhere. I have a pretty complete list. No surprises and the codes do match my car (intensive wiper, rear wiper, headlight washers (thought that was standard!), stereo (long gone) and leather. Check, check, ... all correct.

Thanks again, and sorry for the mess in the study!

Cheers,
Dave

JasonAndreas

Recall 96V147000: Steering Noise & Excessive Freeplay

A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process. This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

Owner notification: Owner notification is expected to begin during August 1996. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1989 PORSCHE 911
1989 PORSCHE CARRERA
1990 PORSCHE 911
1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
1991 PORSCHE 911
1991 PORSCHE CARRERA
1992 PORSCHE 911
1992 PORSCHE CARRERA
1993 PORSCHE 911

JasonAndreas

There are two spoiler related problems that PCNA issued as a TSB rather than a recall.

Spoiler Motor Cable Cap - Water Entry


91porsche02

June 28, 1991

Model Group
911 C2/C4 6

Part Identifier Number
6672 9103

Subject: Spoiler Drive Cable Cap


Figure 1




ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician

Models Affected: 911 Carrera 2 and 911 Carrera 4 Model Year 89 (K) and 90 (L)

Concern: Water enters rear spoiler motor through spoiler drive cable cap (Figure 1).

Vehicle Information: A modified cap (different material) is installed from production date: June 5, 1990.

VIN: 96 - LS 45 2085 - Coupe 96 - LS 46 0725 - Targa 96 - LS 47 2058 - Cabriolet


The cap should be replaced on all 89 (K) and 90 (L) model year vehicles up to the above VIN when the vehicle is in the workshop for normal service or other repairs.


Figure 2




Work Procedure: Open engine lid and pull off drive cap.

Pry off tensioning ring with small screwdriver (Figure 2).


Figure 3




Work Procedure (continued): Pull out drive cable, remove tensioning ring and cap.

Install tensioning ring and new cap on cable.

Guide drive cable into spoiler motor, push in tensioning ring and install new cap over tensioning ring.

Mark drive cable with grey or white tape as shown in Figure 3. Close engine lid.

Parts Information: Drive cable cap Part Number 964 624 122 00

Warranty Information: Damage code: 66 72 10 000 1

Labor operation: 66 72 19 0A

Time units: 20

JasonAndreas

Rear Spoiler Drive Gear Mounting Screws - Loosening


91porsche02

June 28, 1991

Model Group
911 C2/C4 6

Part Identifier Number
6672 9104

Subject: Rear Spoiler Gear Mounting Screws




ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician

Models Affected: 911 Carrera 2 and 911 Carrera 4 Model Year 89 (K), 90 (L) and 91 (M)

Concern: Undesired loosening of rear spoiler drive gear mounting screws (Figure 1).

Vehicle Information: Microencapsulated rear spoiler drive gear mounting screws are installed from production date:
December 12, 1990.

VIN: 96_MS 41 1050 - Coupe
96_MS 44 0499 - Targa
96_MS 46 1184 - Cabriolet




Service Information: When repairing loose spoiler drive gears on vehicles prior to the above VIN, microencapsulated mounting screws should be installed (arrow in Figure 2 on the following page).

Parts Information: Microencapsulated screw M6 x 12 Part Number N 014 701 7 (three required per car).

dfinnegan

That's very interesting. I have no noise nor freeplay. Still, seems worth a look.

Thanks!
Dave

dfinnegan

Jason, Thanks. Some how I missed the spoiler info last night. What is a microencapsulated mounting screw? It appears that the threads at the shoulder are machined away. I'll check these screws. Perhaps some lock tite will suffice?

Cheers,
Dave