Porsche 928 1981

Model 928 made in 1981 by Porsche got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
81V040000PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.from 03/01/1980 to 10/01/1980V (Vehicle)6405/15/1981MFRPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/25/198104/08/1981
Defect SummaryFront 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 SummaryThe front shock absorbers on all involved vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, replaced without charge.
NotesVehicle 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PK-D8-1603/02/201110038544Ready06/20/2011
PK-D8-1603/02/201110038544Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm06/20/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
06/01/2000102/01/1997
 Consumer purchased power force battery may 2000, in june the battery exploded causing damage to the electrical system, consumer request reimbursement for damages but was denied. nlm