| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19771201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 82V048000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING RACK MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19800301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V040000 |
| Summary | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY WELDED MOUNTING EYES. THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING COULD SEPARATE AND CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. |
| Remedy | THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CHECKED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUSPENSION COLLAPSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN STEERINGFAILURE. FAILURE OF ONE SHOCK ABSORBER IS NOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE COMPLETESUSPENSION COLLAPSE BUT CAN HAVE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS ON STEERING AND HANDLING.IN EITHER CASE, DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Porsche 928 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1980 Porsche 928 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1980 Porsche 928 has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1980 Porsche 928 recalls?
A: The 1980 Porsche 928 recalls include: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER.
A: Yes, the 1980 Porsche 928 has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1980 Porsche 928 recalls?
A: The 1980 Porsche 928 recalls include: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER.