Key Takeaway

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM by PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. was recalled on October 12, 1979. What to do: THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE DEFECT BY CHAMFERING THE HOLES.

NHTSA Ongoing

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Recalled: October 12, 1979 ~22 units affected 78V119

Description

BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT STEERING ARM ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE WITH TWO FASTENING BOLTS. THESE BOLTS ARE BEVELED BELOW THE HEX HEAD TO FIT INTO THE CHAMFERED HOLES IN THE STEERING ARM FOR PROPER FASTENING. THE CHAMFERING IN THESE STEERING ARM HOLES WAS OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE. SHOULD THE BOLTS LOOSEN, THE STEERING ARM COULD BECOME LOOSE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE DEFECT BY CHAMFERING THE HOLES.

Products Affected

Vehicle

Vehicles

Company Information

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE DEFECT BY CHAMFERING THE HOLES.

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