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Safety recall · 78V122000

Parking brake: linkage and cable Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 2, 1978. It covers about 30 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
78V122000
Reported
Jun 2, 1978
Vehicles
30
Area
Brakes

The problem

The emergency brake cable may have been improperly routed during assembly. Consequently, the cable could chafe against the brake line or brake hose brackets. Chafing could lead to damage to the emergeny brake cable.

The fix

The dealer will reroute the emergency brake cable without charge to owner. .

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; emergency brake cable.Consequences of defect: braking effectiveness could be impaired and an accidentcould result.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V122000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1978 Porsche 92809F

Questions

Is the 78V122000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 78V122000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 78V122000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on June 2, 1978. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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