NHTSA recall 96V147000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 96V147000 |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Reported | 1996-08-08 |
| Owners notified | 1996-09-01 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 12538 |
What is wrong
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The remedy
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.
| 1989 PORSCHE 911 | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
|---|---|
| 1990 PORSCHE 911 | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1991 PORSCHE 911 | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1992 PORSCHE 911 | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1993 PORSCHE 911 | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1989 PORSCHE CARRERA | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1991 PORSCHE CARRERA | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
| 1992 PORSCHE CARRERA | Built 1988-04-01 to 1992-07-30. |
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