NHTSA Recall 85V095000

Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1985-07-26. An estimated 4,193 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

What the manufacturer will do

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

Notes

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

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Vehicles covered by this recall