NHTSA recall 85V095000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V095000 |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Reported | 1985-07-26 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 4193 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES.
| 1982 PORSCHE 924 | Built 1982-02-01 to 1982-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 PORSCHE 944 | Built 1982-02-01 to 1982-09-01. |
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