Porsche 928 1978

Model 928 made in 1978 by Porsche got 9 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, parking brake and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
78V182000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. V (Vehicle)510MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/18/197810/12/1979567000
Defect SummaryCertification labels installed in the involved vehicles may not include the date of vehicle manufacture, as required by federal regulations.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install the correct certification label without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: knowing the date of manufacture may be useful indetermining whether a vehicle is included in future safety-related recallcampaigns.
78V217000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 05/01/1978 V (Vehicle)80012/08/1978MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.10/10/197810/12/1979571101
Defect SummaryThe symbol identifying the light switch on the involved vehicles does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, control and displays.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryOwner will be sent the correct symbol for self installation or installation by the dealer.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; headlamp switch.consequences of defect: use of the european symbol instead of the correctamerican version may be confusing to the driver. this would create a safetyhazard.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
78V122000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 06/01/1977 to 09/01/1977V (Vehicle)30MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe emergency brake cable may have been improperly routed during assembly. consequently, the cable could chafe against the brake line or brake hose brackets. chafing could lead to damage to the emergeny brake cable.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will reroute the emergency brake cable without charge to owner. .
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; emergency brake cable.consequences of defect: braking effectiveness could be impaired and an accidentcould result.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
78V123000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 06/01/1977 to 11/01/1977V (Vehicle)39MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly. consequently, the hose could chafe against the emergency brake cable. prolonged chafing could result in loss of brake fluid, thus affecting rear brakes.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will reroute the rear brake hose, if necessary, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake hoses.consequences of defect: loss of braking effectiveness and, possibly, anaccident could occur.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
78V119000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 08/01/1977 to 08/01/1977V (Vehicle)2206/20/1978MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryBoth 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will correct the defect by chamfering the holes.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: a loose steering arm could result in loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
82V048000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 12/01/1977 to 07/01/1980V (Vehicle)480009/10/1982MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/12/198205/17/1982
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and reposition the universal joint connection at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; universal joint.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
STRUCTURE - BODY
78V124000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 06/01/1977 to 12/01/1977V (Vehicle)77MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe roof moldings on each side of the vehicle are not securely fastened.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will secure both left and right roof moldings with additional screws on all involved vehicles, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; roof moldings.consequences of defect: loss of roof moldings while driving could create anobstacle for oncoming vehicles and an accident could result.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
78V121000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 06/01/1977 to 01/01/1978V (Vehicle)365MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe front axle caster and camber adjusters could crack due to improper manufacture. should this happen, the adjusters could loosen and cause wheel misalignment. also, the tire on either the left or right side could experience extensive wear.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the caster and camber adjusters without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front axle caster and camber adjusters.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
78V120000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 08/01/1977 to 09/01/1977V (Vehicle)29MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe electrical contact points inside the steering column speed control switch may have been improperly manufactured. as a result, sticking could occur and cause the speed control system to stop functioning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the speed control switch, if necessary, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; speed control switch.consequences of defect: an inoperative speed control system may allow thevehicle speed to change suddenly without prior warning. loss of vehicle controland an accident could occur.