Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 96V-147 · Porsche vehicles

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 96V-147 covers 12,538 Porsche vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 1996.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected12,5382 models

ReportedAug 8, 1996Owners notified Sep 1, 1996

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Porsche 9111989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Porsche Carrera1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Built from April 1, 1988 to July 30, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.