PORSCHE 911 1989: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1988-04-01 - 1992-07-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V147000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-09-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-08-08 | Date Added to Database: 1996-08-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12538 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
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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. |
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