OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
82V048000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported May 12, 1982 · PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING RACK MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
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