Vehicle recall 79V158000 · June 26, 1979
1979 Porsche 911
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 1979
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- July 27, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,276
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 911 (1979): 1979
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