1983 Porsche 944 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".

   Possible Effects

   Action

   RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS OMISSION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REARSEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1981-10-01 - 1983-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   26300

2. Recall 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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

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

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SPRING PLATES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1982-02-01 - 1982-09-01

   Vehicles Affected

   4193