Recall 79V158000: 1979 Porsche 911

Report received

Jun 26, 1979

Manufacturer

Porsche cars n.a. Inc.

Potentially affected

1,276vehicles

Model years

1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

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