Porsche Recall 78V123000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 78V123000 · announced June 2, 1978 · filed by Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. · 39 units affected
The problem
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 to do
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND, POSSIBLY, ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.