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NHTSA recall 79V158000

Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint

Porsche 911

Reported Jun 26, 19791,276 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.Built Feb 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1979

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Porsche 911
1979

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.