1983 PORSCHE 911Porsche 911 1983

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1983 PORSCHE 911, manufacturered by Dr. Ing. H.c.f. Porsche Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
PORSCHEWP0
PORSCHE VIN Decoder

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Sub-models: - 911 Targa - 911 Carrera -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1983 PORSCHE 911 produced?
     - The 1983 PORSCHE 911 is produced in Stuttgart -, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 1983 PORSCHE 911?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1983 PORSCHE 911, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 31230 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior systems; rear seat belt assembly.consequences of defect: this omissio

  • Recall 1983098 [Canada]: Seats and restraints

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • No. 2404 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools and equipment information for the boxster, cayman, 911, and panamera
  • No. D8 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Product knowledge for the chassis and vin numbering systems
  • PIWIS2302s - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.050 & .052
  • PIWIS2302r - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.040 & .041
  • PIWIS2302q - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.035
  • PIWIS2302p - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.030 - .032
  • No. D654 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9j0877069ey and 9j0877069dy
  • PIWIS2302h - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Special tools and equipment information on piwis tester update 42.250.050
  • PIWIS2302g - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.045
  • PIWIS2302f - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.042
  • PIWIS2302e - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information piwis tester update 42.250.040
  • PIWIS2302d - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.032
  • PIWIS2302C - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.030
  • PIWIS2302b - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.025
  • PIWIS2302a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.020 & .022
  • No. 2314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for all porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
  • PIWIS2301az - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
  • No. 2313 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for the pico oscilloscope extended functionality
  • No. D5 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
  • No. 14-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
  • PIWIS2301as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
  • PIWIS2301ar - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
  • PIWIS2301aq - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.048
  • PIWIS2301ap - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.040
  • PIWIS2301ao - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.035
  • No. 2311 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the vas5237
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Product knowledge for the porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
  • PIWIS2301k - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.750.045 & .046
  • No. 2303 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
  • No. 2234 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
  • No. 17D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "evolution porsche 1948-2006".
  • No. 1758.4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
  • PIWIS2202b - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.500.020 & .022
  • PIWIS2201au - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2201at - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.050
  • PIWIS2201as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.045.
  • No. D615 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
  • PIWIS2201ar - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.040
  • No. 1804.1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
  • PIWIS2201an - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 2002.1 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.
  • No. 2214 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools and equipment for the vag 1561 storage kit in foam with blades
  • No. 1801.4 - BRAKES (PWS): Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
  • No. D599 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the valve spring. Part numbers affected are paB109623 and 958109623.
  • No. 2116 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information for a new contact surface cleaning set.
  • No. 76-20 - TIRES: List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 911, from model years 1965 to 1989.
  • No. D13.2 - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester program for independent repair facilities.
  • ATIALL41605 - BRAKES (PWS): Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
  • No. 52-21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Historical information on porsche product evolution.
  • PIWIS2102j - EQUIPMENT: Information on piwis tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
  • 122-S6Q2R-06 - BRAKES (PWS): Resubmitting at request of mr. Bernard hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all porsche vehicles.
  • No. 2000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Advanced technical information on a nvh lubrication kit.
  • Charging lockup - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
  • No. D4a - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Document showing the evolution of porsche vehicles since 1948.
  • PIWIS2001v - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information on new piwis tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
  • 122-N3Z8S-04 - VISIBILITY: Technical information for replacing the air conditioning compressor on the 930 generation 911 turbo.
  • 122-J4L4X-03 - EQUIPMENT: Bulletin outlining new blitz table replacement castors due to a high rate of failure reported by dealers.
  • 122-Z3C2E-10 - 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the porsche piwis tester 3
  • 122-Z6Y7L-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
  • 122-E4R8U-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.020.
  • 122-B3Y6H-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
  • PK-D8-16 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassCoupe
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationHorizontally opposed (boxer)
Engine Cylinders6
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
MakePORSCHE
MakeID584
ManufacturerDR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG
Manufacturer Id13510
Model911
ModelID7832
Model Year1983
NCSA Body Type2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA MakePorsche
NCSA Model911/996
Other Restraint System InfoActive Belts
Plant CitySTUTTGART
Plant CountryGERMANY
Seat Belts AllManual
VINWP0AA0916DS121543
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
More information on VIN Requirements can be found at Title 49
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN 1 InjuredNone20001122

Consumer pressed the clutch pedal to change gears, however pedal went to floor and it had to be driven in only 1 gear, vehicle was taken to dealer and fixed, however it failed again, this time while in first gear, vehicle lurched backwards causing an accident and consumer to be injured, consumer is also worried because vehicle doesn't have the safety feature of clutch having to be pressed before starting. *slc

Common OBD-II Error Codes
For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WP0EA0912DS1714371983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0EA0915DS1608191983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0EA0911DS1715601983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0AA0916DS1215431983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0AA0916DS1219801983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0AA0914DS1224951983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0AA0917DS1214521983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0EA0919DS1611471983911STUTTGART , GERMANY
WP0AA091XDS1208021983911STUTTGART , GERMANY

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