1983 PORSCHE 944
2 recalls, 4 complaints - 64 TSBs
85V095000 Jul 26, 1985
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL ... Read more
Remedy
TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
83V111000 Oct 26, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
Remedy
RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Dec 3, 2015
Incident date: Dec 3, 2015
THE STEERING COUPLER, MANUFACTURER'S PART NUMBER 944 347 027 01 - DRIVE SHAFT, HAS FAILED. DURING A VEHICLE INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CARDAN JOINT IS LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AS IT HAS ON MY OTHER 944. NO ACCIDENT HAS RESULTED. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE UN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Apr 19, 2001
I RAN MY AUTOMOBILE THROUGH YOR RECALL SYSTEM AND IT CAME UP THAT I HAD 2 RECALLS ONE THE REAR SUSPENSION OR FRAME ON DRIVER SIDE REAR & 2 THE REAR SAFTEY BELTS PLEASE NOTIFY ME THAT THE RECALLS WERE TAKEN CARE OFF. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 19, 2001
I RAN MY AUTOMOBILE THROUGH YOR RECALL SYSTEM AND IT CAME UP THAT I HAD 2 RECALLS ONE THE REAR SUSPENSION OR FRAME ON DRIVER SIDE REAR & 2 THE REAR SAFTEY BELTS PLEASE NOTIFY ME THAT THE RECALLS WERE TAKEN CARE OFF. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 23, 2001
FUEL TANK LEAKS AT THE CREASE AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. NLM
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 PORSCHE 944
64 manufacturer communications from 55 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 26 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 12 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
PIWIS2302r
Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p
Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654
Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
PIWIS2302h
Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g
Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f
Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e
Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d
Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C
Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b
Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a
Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314
Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
PIWIS2301az
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 2313
Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. 14-23
Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as
Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar
Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq
Jul 12, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap
Jul 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao
Jul 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311
Jun 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. D4a
Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
PIWIS2301k
Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 2303
Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 2234
Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 17D4a
Dec 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
No. 1758.4
Nov 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b
Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
PIWIS2201au
Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at
Sep 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as
Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar
Sep 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 1804.1
Aug 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an
Aug 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 1801.4
Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 72-20
Jul 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 944 and 944 Turbo.
No. 72-20
Jul 30, 2021
200000 WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 944 and 944 Turbo.
No. 72-20
Jul 30, 2021
190000 TIRES
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 944 and 944 Turbo.
No. D13.2
Jun 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
No. 52-21
Apr 19, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
No. D4a
Mar 30, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Historical information on Porsche product evolution.
PIWIS2102j
Mar 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 2000
Oct 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
PIWIS2001v
Jun 25, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
PIWIS2001v
Jun 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
Charging lockup
Jun 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
No. D4a
Jun 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
No. D4a
Jun 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
122-N3Z8S-04
Mar 24, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical information for replacing the air conditioning compressor on the 930 generation 911 Turbo.
122-Z3C2E-10
Sep 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
122-L8R6J-10
Sep 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3
122-Z6Y7L-09
Aug 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
122-E4R8U-09
Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.
122-B3Y6H-09
Aug 5, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
122-S9X3K-07
Jun 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Describes the loaner program for the N4P000 EMCO Hardness Tester, which can be rented out by dealers and used to test the temper of the spring plate.
ATIALL41605
Mar 24, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
ATIALL41605
Mar 24, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
PK-D8-16
Mar 2, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM
PORSCHE 944 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 944 across all model years (1983, 1991).
13
Total Recalls
20
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths