Recall 79V158000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Defect in 1979-1979 PORSCHE 911
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,276 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V158000 |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,276 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN NEW AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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