NHTSA Recall 78V123000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1978-06-02. An estimated 39 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE EXISTING BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN TWISTED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOSE COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE. PROLONGED CHAFING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, THUS AFFECTING REAR BRAKES.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND, POSSIBLY, ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
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