Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V119000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V119000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 22 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The dealer will correct the defect by chamfering the holes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V119000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-06-02T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will correct the defect by chamfering the holes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-54mv_tksw_ze5s

NHTSA ID: 78V119000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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