NHTSA campaign 82V049000
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 82V049000
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.
Reported 05/12/1982
Repair
DEALER WILL REROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected years and models
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