1979 PORSCHE 928

3 recalls, 0 complaints - 61 TSBs

82V048000 May 12, 1982
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER.
4,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
79V129000 May 30, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS FOR EACH OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT CALIPERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE TORQUE WRENCH USED IN THE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MECHANICALLY DEFECTIVE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL RETORQUE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
19 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
79V015000 Jan 11, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESERVOIR ON THE INVOLVED VEHICES MAY CONTAIN CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. THIS FLUID COULD EVENTUALLY SPREAD THROUGH THE COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND DAMAGE BRAKE COMPONENTS.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
7 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1979 PORSCHE 928

61 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT24
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL12
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2
130000 VISIBILITY1
PIWIS2302s Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
PIWIS2302r Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654 Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
PIWIS2302h Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314 Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
PIWIS2301az Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 2313 Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5 Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5 Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. 14-23 Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq Jul 12, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap Jul 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao Jul 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311 Jun 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. D4a Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
PIWIS2301k Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 2303 Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 2234 Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 17D4a Dec 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
No. 1758.4 Nov 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
PIWIS2201au Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at Sep 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615 Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615 Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar Sep 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 1804.1 Aug 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an Aug 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 1801.4 Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 73-20 Jul 30, 2021
200000 WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 928 model, from Model Years 1978 to 1995.
No. 73-20 Jul 30, 2021
190000 TIRES
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 928 model, from Model Years 1978 to 1995.
No. D13.2 Jun 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
No. 52-21 Apr 19, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
No. D4a Mar 30, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Historical information on Porsche product evolution.
PIWIS2102j Mar 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 2000 Oct 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
PIWIS2001v Jun 25, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
PIWIS2001v Jun 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
Charging lockup Jun 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
No. D4a Jun 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
No. D4a Jun 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
122-N3Z8S-04 Mar 24, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical information for replacing the air conditioning compressor on the 930 generation 911 Turbo.
122-Z3C2E-10 Sep 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
122-L8R6J-10 Sep 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3
122-Z6Y7L-09 Aug 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
122-E4R8U-09 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.
122-B3Y6H-09 Aug 5, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
ATIALL41605 Mar 24, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
ATIALL41605 Mar 24, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

PORSCHE 928 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 928 across all model years (1978, 1991).

23 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PORSCHE 928 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 2 0 View
1984 0 1 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 1 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 (current) 3 0
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