| Make : PORSCHE | Model : 968 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19910601 - 19911201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V014000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920221 | Date Received by ODI: 19920207 | Date Added to Database: 19920210 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 85 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS MOUNTING THE STEERING RACK TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN STRETCHED, DUE TO OVER TORQUING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING SOME OF THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
THE LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING RACK TOSHIFT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A NON-CENTERED STEERING WHEEL, LESS PRECISESTEERING CONTROL, AND DAMAGE TO THE STEERING RACK. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEERING RACK BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A HIGHER STRENGTH; REPLACE THE STEERING RACK IF IT IS DAMAGED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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