HO campaign, caution! Options

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

[rhodyguy]

What does HO stand for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Coastal6]

What does HO stand for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Horrible outcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Tom_T]

What does HO stand for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Horrible outcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

All -

Well that was certainly the result after an engine fire due to battery acid corroded OE cloth-covered fuel lines, but I doubt that was what Porsche had in mind! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'm adding the recall info below, because it's important to all members & all vehicle owners, regarding recalls - but first....

As Jeff said, it's the "HO Recall" required by NHTSA for all 70-76 914s, & if yours was never done, then Porsche/PCNA is still required to do them today.

In fact, this is the case for any open recall on any car make & model no matter how old, if never done & documented. That's the USA Federal Law, & I'd imagine it's the same in other countries too.

Just contact PCNA. They'll probably ask you to bring it to a dealer - or send someone out if not running, in order to verify that it was never done.

I know this for a fact, because I went through the process on my own 73 914-2.0, & have my letter from PCNA to contact them & bring it in to a local dealer to have it done, whenever I have it running & registered again, since the PCNA District Manager already came out to my house to verify it.

This is VERY important for ALL of you folks cars - so don't let the local dealership BS you, they do have to do all recall work if never done, but you may have to go to the car manufacturer &/or NHTSA to push the issue through.

So check all of your cars for open recalls - the newer ones with the later VIN code format (1980's started) can be done with the NHTSA Recall Look-up using your VIN. For older vehicles with the older you'll have to send an email or postal inquiry to NHTSA, then follow-up with the dealer(s) &/or manufacturer(s) to get them set-up & done.

Jeff's website lists the 914 ones -

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Recalls.htm

NHTSA Recall Look-up -

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
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Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[ejm]

As Jeff said, it's the "HO Recall" required by NHTSA for all 70-76 914s, & if yours was never done, then Porsche/PCNA is still required to do them today.

In fact, this is the case for any open recall on any car make & model no matter how old, if never done & documented. That's the USA Federal Law, & I'd imagine it's the same in other countries too.

Not true. A manufacturer may elect to extend a recall but are only required to perform repairs for ten years. I recall from 30+ years in dealerships that some recalls were ended sooner when a certain percentage of vehicles were completed. From near the bottom the NHTSA webpage HERE
"Are there any limitations on my right to have a recalled vehicle remedied at no charge?
Yes. There is a limitation based on the age of the vehicle. In order to be eligible for a free remedy, the vehicle cannot be more than 10 years old on the date the defect or noncompliance is determined. Under the law, the age of the vehicle is calculated from the date of sale to the first purchaser"