Porsche Recall 82V048000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 82V048000 · announced May 12, 1982 · filed by Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. · 4,800 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING RACK MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Porsche 928
• 1979 Porsche 928
• 1980 Porsche 928

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.