Recall
Porsche Carrera — 96V147000
NHTSA ID
96V147000
Make
Porsche
Model
Carrera
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1996-08-08
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
12,538
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.