1980 PORSCHE 928 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 81V040000 on 04/07/1981
- Component:
- Suspension:front:shock absorber
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1980 - 09/30/1980
- Affected:
- 64
- Defect:
- Front shock absorbers on some vehicles may have improperly welded mounting eyes. the shock absorber mounting could separate and cause the suspension to collapse if vehicle is driven on rough roads for a long period of time.
- Correction:
- The front shock absorbers on all involved vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front shock absorbers.consequences of defect: suspension collapse could cause sudden steeringfailure. failure of one shock absorber is not enough to cause completesuspension collapse but can have detrimental effects on steering and handling.in either case, driver may lose control of vehicle and an accident may result.
- Campaign:
- 82V048000 on 05/16/1982
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1977 - 06/30/1980
- Affected:
- 4,800
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
1980 PORSCHE 928 TSB
- Bulletin:
- 122-E5S5K-03
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Replacing air-conditioning compressor during repairs. if a faulty air-conditioning compressor needs to be replaced, an air-conditioning compressor of similar design is available. the fastening points are not the same as on the standard a