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NHTSARecalled May 30, 1979 · #79V129000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS FOR EACH OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT CALIPERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE TORQUE WRENCH USED IN THE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MECHANICALLY DEFECTIVE.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL RETORQUE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

View the official CPSC notice