Recall 96V147000: 1989–1993 Porsche 911 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 8, 1996

Manufacturer

Porsche cars n.a. Inc.

Potentially affected

12,538vehicles

Model years

1989–1993

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

A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1989 Porsche 9110 complaints
• 1990 Porsche 9111 complaints
• 1991 Porsche 9111 complaints
• 1992 Porsche 9112 complaints
• 1993 Porsche 9110 complaints
• 1989 Porsche Carrera1 complaints
• 1990 Porsche Carrera3 complaints
• 1991 Porsche Carrera1 complaints
• 1992 Porsche Carrera1 complaints