NHTSA Recall # | 44280 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 77V166000 |
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Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | 911 |
Model Year | 1975 |
Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEA |
Date of notification | 21/10/77 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/10/77 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2800 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | 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. |