Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V158000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V158000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 1,276 affected units, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT:CONSTANT VEL, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The surface of the mounting bolts connecting the outer constant velocity joint to the left and right axle shafts on the rear of the car may have been improperly treated. As a result, the head of the bolt may have been scuffed during installation and may not have the proper torque. Bolts may become loose and axle shaft separation could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V158000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:driveline universal joint:constant vel

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 1,276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The surface of the mounting bolts connecting the outer constant velocity joint to the left and right axle shafts on the rear of the car may have been improperly treated. As a result, the head of the bolt may have been scuffed during installation and may not have the proper torque. Bolts may become loose and axle shaft separation could occur.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t4jm-z8rb-di27

NHTSA ID: 79V158000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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