NHTSA Recall 77V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V166000; Date: Oct. 5, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Porsche 911; 1976 Porsche 911; 1977 Porsche 911
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,800
Recall Summary:
The installation of the vpc air conditioner requires replacement of the standard heater hose with a special hose. This hose may have been pushed too far into the heat exchanger and may come into contact with the exhaust pipe.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the aluminum-paper-aluminum hose with an all-aluminum hose without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vpc air conditioners. System: exhaust manifold; heater hose. Consequences of defect: the temperature in the special aluminum-paper-aluminumhose can approach the ignition point of the paper, possibly leading to avehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 1977
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