Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 82V-048 · 1978–1980 Porsche 928

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 82V-048 covers 4,800 1978–1980 Porsche 928 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1982.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,8001 model

ReportedMay 12, 1982Owners notified Sep 10, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 82V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Porsche 9281978, 1979, 1980

Built from December 1, 1977 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.