Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Porsche before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF EXPOSED TO HIGH FORCES, SUCH AS FROM SINGLE SIDE CURB CONTACT, THE DEFECTIVE PART OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY DEVELOP EXCESSIVE TOLERANCES. THIS MAY RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. IF UNCORRECTED, THE PART MAY FURTHER DETERIORATE AND EVENTUALLY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: UNIVERSAL JOINT WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
1996120 · 540 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCES IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE MAY LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A MODIFIED HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
1994005 · 2,414 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE REAR HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY OVERLOADED DUE TO A BINDING OR SEIZED REAR HEATER BLOWER. THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO IGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: A NEW RESISTOR WITH A CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
1994004 · 439 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE PLASTIC BALL SOCKET ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BREAK. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE MIGHT BECOME DETACHED ON ONE END AND COULD JAM ON NEARBY COMPONENTS. THIS COULD IMPAIR THE THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION AND PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: NEW CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE WITH STEEL BALL SOCKETS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL RELAY LEVER WILL BE LUBRICATED.
1992126 · 461 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera recall questions
Transport Canada lists 4 recalls for the 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection.
Enter your VIN in Porsche's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Porsche dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Porsche's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Porsche dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Porsche's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Porsche dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Porsche Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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