Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-184 · 1977–1979 Maserati Meraks
MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC recall 79V-184 covers 125 1977–1979 Maserati Meraks for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CLUTCH FLUID PIPE AND THE REAR BRAKE PIPE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. AS A RESULT THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID TO VAPORIZE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND REROUTE REAR BRAKE AND CLUTCH LINES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; CLUTCH AND BRAKE PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OFBRAKING ACTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1977 to September 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.