Recalls for your 1979 Porsche 911

Recalls for 1979 Porsche 911

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Kyle Washington GMG Racing at Porsche Sprint Challenge, Laguna Seca 2023

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Kyle Washington GMG Racing at Porsche Sprint Challenge, Laguna Seca 2023

Porsche Sprint Challenge at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 2023 featuring driver Kyle Washington with GMG Racing

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR


Posted on: 1979-12-12
Description
The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent.  The buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.passenger vehicles with turbo equipped engines.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, those wearing defectiveseat belts will not be adequately restrained and are subject to increased riskof personal injury.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; left and right rear axle mounting bolts.consequences of defect: axle shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.