Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19880401 - 19920730 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V147000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960901 | Date Received by ODI: 19960808 | Date Added to Database: 19960808 |
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:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12538 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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