Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V012000 Reported January 15, 1991

Structure:hood assembly:latches

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Latches/locks/linkages · 2,451 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V012000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
2,451
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 15, 1991

Defect Summary

Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.

Safety Consequence

Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 91V012000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 91V012000?

NHTSA recall 91V012000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on January 15, 1991. It addresses: Structure:hood assembly:latches. The recall affects approximately 2,451 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91V012000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.