PORSCHE CABRIO 1991: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| Make : PORSCHE | Model : CABRIO | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1991-08-01 - 1991-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V064000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-06-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-05-01 | Date Added to Database: 1992-05-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 890 | ||
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Summary:
THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS USED TO SUPPORT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED IN THE AREA OF THE FLEXIBLE BUSHING MOUNTING HOLE. THIS CAUSES A GRADUAL OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE AND LOOSENING OF THE BUSHING. |
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Consequence:
THE ENLARGED OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE RESULTS INFRONT WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING PULL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WHERE NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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