Vehicle recall 85V095000 · July 26, 1985
Porsche 924 and 944
Rear spring plates may not have been tempered and are not of the proper hardness value.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Test to identify spring plates which are improperly hardened and replace as necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: rear spring plates.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 1985
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,193
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 924 (1982): 1982
- Porsche 944 (1983): 1983
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