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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WP0AA0940DN453471 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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WP0AA0940DN•••••• 1983 Porsche 944

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Steering Dec 2015
The steering coupler, manufacturer's part number 944 347 027 01 - drive shaft, has failed. During a vehicle inspection it was noted that the cardan joint is loose and could cause loss of steering control as it has on my other 944. No accident has resulted. I have stopped driving…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WP0AA0940DN453471 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.