| Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790201 - 19790601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V158000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790727 | Date Received by ODI: 19790626 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1276 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN NEW AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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