NHTSA Recall 82V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V048000; Date: May. 12, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Porsche 928; 1979 Porsche 928; 1980 Porsche 928
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,800
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and reposition the universal joint connection at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; universal joint. Consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 1982
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