Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V095000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-07-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V095000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
4,193
Reported to NHTSA
1985-07-26

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9241982
Porsche 9441983

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.