Porsche 911 1979
Model 911 made in 1979 by Porsche got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V158000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 02/01/1979 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 1276 | 07/27/1979 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/26/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The surface of the mounting bolts connecting the outer constant velocity joint to the left and right axle shafts on the rear of the car may have been improperly treated. as a result, the head of the bolt may have been scuffed during installation and may not have the proper torque. bolts may become loose and axle shaft separation could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; left and right rear axle mounting bolts.consequences of defect: axle shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V222000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | V (Vehicle) | 517 | 01/21/1980 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/27/1979 | 12/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. the buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.passenger vehicles with turbo equipped engines.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, those wearing defectiveseat belts will not be adequately restrained and are subject to increased riskof personal injury. | |||||||||||||||