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NHTSARecalled Jul 26, 1985 · #85V095000

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

Hazard

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice