NHTSA Recall 78V119000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V119000; Date: Jun. 2, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Porsche 928
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
Both the left and right steering arm are attached to the front axle knuckle with two fastening bolts. These bolts are beveled below the hex head to fit into the chamfered holes in the steering arm for proper fastening. The chamfering in these steering arm holes was omitted during manufacture. Should the bolts loosen, the steering arm could become loose.
How to Fix:
The dealer will correct the defect by chamfering the holes.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering arm. Consequences of defect: a loose steering arm could result in loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 1978
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