Porsche Recall 96V147000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 96V147000 · announced August 8, 1996 · filed by Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. · 12,538 units affected

The problem

A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Porsche 911
• 1990 Porsche 911
• 1991 Porsche 911
• 1992 Porsche 911
• 1993 Porsche 911
• 1989 Porsche Carrera
• 1990 Porsche Carrera
• 1991 Porsche Carrera
• 1992 Porsche Carrera

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