Vehicle recall 82V048000 · May 12, 1982

1978-1980 Porsche 928

On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering shaft and universal joint could loosen and cause excessive steering wheel free play.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and reposition the universal joint connection at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; universal joint.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V048000
Reported to NHTSA: May 12, 1982
Filed by: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Owner notification: September 10, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,800
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 82V048000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Porsche 928 (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978

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