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Safety recall · 78V124000

Structure: body Porsche recall

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 2, 1978. It covers about 77 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
78V124000
Reported
Jun 2, 1978
Vehicles
77
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

The roof moldings on each side of the vehicle are not securely fastened.

The fix

The dealer will secure both left and right roof moldings with additional screws on all involved vehicles, free of charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: structure; roof moldings.Consequences of defect: loss of roof moldings while driving could create anobstacle for oncoming vehicles and an accident could 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 78V124000.
  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 78V124000 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 78V124000?

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 78V124000 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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