1991 PORSCHE CARRERA RECALL - #96V147000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 PORSCHE CARRERA |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1988 - 7/30/1992 |
| Recalled on |
8/8/1996 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/1996 |
| # Affected |
12,538 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1991 PORSCHE CARRERA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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