PORSCHE 928 1978: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V121000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 928 1978
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1978-06-02 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1977-06-01 - 1978-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 365

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE FRONT AXLE CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTERS COULD CRACK DUE TO IMPROPER MANUFACTURE. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE ADJUSTERS COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE WHEEL MISALIGNMENT. ALSO, THE TIRE ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE COULD EXPERIENCE EXTENSIVE WEAR.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AXLE CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.