Disc: caliperRecall 79V-129 · 1979 Porsche 928

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 79V-129 covers 19 1979 Porsche 928 for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected191 model

ReportedMay 30, 1979Owners notified Jun 12, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC DISC CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DEGRATION OF THE BRAKINGSYSTEM, WHICH COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON HANDLING. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Porsche 9281979

Built from April 1, 1979 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.