Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 82V-049 · 1982 Porsche 928
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 82V-049 covers 434 1982 Porsche 928 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL REROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1981 to October 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.