1979 Porsche 911
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Porsche 911. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Porsche 911. Newest first.
The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. The buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10252578Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
- 10246417Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
- 10246374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
- 10246372Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
- 10246369Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
- 10246366Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
- 10244982Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
- 10243631Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
- 10243630Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
- 10243625Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
- 10243617Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
- 10243616Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
- 10243615Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
- 10243598Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
- 10243597Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
- 10243576Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 42.200.012
- 10243573Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
- 10242140Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
- 10240439Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
- 10240414Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
- 10240397Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
- 10240389Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
- 10240374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
- 10240352Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
- 10238776Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
- 10233920Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
- 10232442Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
- 10232416Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
- 10229617Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
- 10229611The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
- 10227393Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
- 10227379Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
- 10222550Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
- 10222545Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
- 10222533Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
- 10222527Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
- 10222515Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
- 10219463Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
- 10219459Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
- 10219403Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.
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