Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

82V049000

ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.Reported1982-05-12Affected434 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

DUE TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, THE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE RIM IN CERTAIN WHEEL POSITIONS. BRAKE FLUID LOSS COULD RESULT, CAUSING A DEGRADATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

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Affected vehicles

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