Rack and pinion: rackRecall 92V-014 · 1992 Porsche 968
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 92V-014 covers 85 1992 Porsche 968 for a rack and pinion: rack problem, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS MOUNTING THE STEERING RACK TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN STRETCHED, DUE TO OVER TORQUING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING SOME OF THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
The risk
THE LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING RACK TOSHIFT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A NON-CENTERED STEERING WHEEL, LESS PRECISESTEERING CONTROL, AND DAMAGE TO THE STEERING RACK.
The fix
REPLACE THE STEERING RACK BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A HIGHER STRENGTH; REPLACE THE STEERING RACK IF IT IS DAMAGED.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 June 1, 1991 to December 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.