1983 Porsche 944
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Porsche 944. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Porsche 944. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Test to identify spring plates which are improperly hardened and replace as necessary.
The rear seat belts do not include emergency-locking or automatic-locking retractors. The belts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the right rear seat belt and a portion to the left belt replaced with retractable belts.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
The steering coupler, manufacturer's part number 944 347 027 01 - drive shaft, has failed. During a vehicle inspection it was noted that the cardan joint IS loose and could cause loss of steering control as it has on my other 944. no accident has resulted. I have stopped driving the vehicle until this IS resolved.
- Seat belts › Rear/other · Structure › Frame and members
I ran my automobile through yor recall system and it came up that I had 2 recalls one the rear suspension or frame on driver side rear & 2 the rear saftey belts please notify me that the recalls were taken care off. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank leaks at the crease at the top of the tank. nlm
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.
- 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
- 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
- 10209901Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
- 10199874List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 944 and 944 Turbo.
- 10198802Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
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