Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

79V129000

ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.Reported1979-05-30Affected19 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL RETORQUE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

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Affected vehicles

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