Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-123 · 1978 Porsche 928
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 78V-123 covers 39 1978 Porsche 928 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND, POSSIBLY, ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1977 to November 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.