VOLVO 944 1983: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 944 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1982-02-01 - 1982-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V095000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-07-26 | Date Added to Database: 1985-07-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4193 | ||
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Summary:
REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES. |
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