Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V123000 Reported June 2, 1978

Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 39 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V123000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
39
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 2, 1978

Defect Summary

The existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly. Consequently, the hose could chafe against the emergency brake cable. Prolonged chafing could result in loss of brake fluid, thus affecting rear brakes.

Corrective Action

The dealer will reroute the rear brake hose, if necessary, without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 78V123000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78V123000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V123000?

NHTSA recall 78V123000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on June 2, 1978. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V123000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.