Porsche 928 1980
Model 928 made in 1980 by Porsche got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.
Model 1980
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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| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V048000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 12/01/1977 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 4800 | 09/10/1982 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/12/1982 | 05/17/1982 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and reposition the universal joint connection at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; universal joint.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V040000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 03/01/1980 to 10/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 64 | 05/15/1981 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/25/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front shock absorbers on some vehicles may have improperly welded mounting eyes. the shock absorber mounting could separate and cause the suspension to collapse if vehicle is driven on rough roads for a long period of time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The front shock absorbers on all involved vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front shock absorbers.consequences of defect: suspension collapse could cause sudden steeringfailure. failure of one shock absorber is not enough to cause completesuspension collapse but can have detrimental effects on steering and handling.in either case, driver may lose control of vehicle and an accident may result. | |||||||||||||||