OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
77V166000
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core
Reported Oct 5, 1977 · PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
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
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM-PAPER-ALUMINUM HOSE WITH AN ALL-ALUMINUM HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
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