Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 85V-095 · Porsche vehicles
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 85V-095 covers 4,193 Porsche vehicles for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1982 to September 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.