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Safety recall · 85V095000

Suspension: leaf spring assembly Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 26, 1985. It covers about 4,193 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
85V095000
Reported
Jul 26, 1985
Vehicles
4,193
Area
Suspension

The problem

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 of the car which may cause an accident.

The fix

Test to identify spring plates which are improperly hardened and replace as necessary.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: rear spring plates.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V095000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Porsche 92402C
1983 Porsche 94432C

Questions

Is the 85V095000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V095000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V095000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 26, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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