Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V158000

Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-06-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V158000

Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint

Component
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
1,276
Reported to NHTSA
1979-06-26
Owners notified
1979-07-27

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN NEW AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9111979

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.