1983 PORSCHE 944 RECALL - #85V095000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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 GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 PORSCHE 944 |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1982 - 9/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
7/31/1985 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
4,193 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
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| 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 GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES. |
| See also |
1983 PORSCHE 944 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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