My car burned today
10-25-2007, 02:32 PM
#91
i remember following a similar chain of events for the 1995 993's that started as a TSB and ended in a recall. In many ways it was a similar situation. The wiring harness had a plastic connector that was not compatible with the wiring. It tended to erode and ultimately caused fires in several 993's. It took Porsche quite a while (too long in my opinion) to issue a recall!
For what it's worth, i also well understand the financials of a recall. They are incredibly costly & it is unfortunate but sometimes it is cheaper to pay out a couple of insurance claims than issue a recall. But when cars catch on fire, you are involving life not just numbers. I hope Porsche learned its lesson on the 1995 993. Don't wait too long, bean counting is a profession and sound business decisions should be made, but not at the expense of people's lives!
Cheers,
Boris
For what it's worth, i also well understand the financials of a recall. They are incredibly costly & it is unfortunate but sometimes it is cheaper to pay out a couple of insurance claims than issue a recall. But when cars catch on fire, you are involving life not just numbers. I hope Porsche learned its lesson on the 1995 993. Don't wait too long, bean counting is a profession and sound business decisions should be made, but not at the expense of people's lives!
Cheers,
Boris
Could not have said it better.
JB
