1979 PORSCHE 928 RECALL - #82V048000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING RACK MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 PORSCHE 928 |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1977 - 7/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
5/17/1982 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/10/1982 |
| # Affected |
4,800 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING RACK MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1979 PORSCHE 928 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FLUID
1979 PORSCHE 928 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
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