Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

78V123000

ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.Reported1978-06-02Affected39 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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Affected vehicles

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