Make : PORSCHE | Model : 944 | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19820201 - 19820901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V095000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850726 | Date Added to Database: 19850731 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4193 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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