1979 MASERATI MERAKS RECALL - #79V184000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CLUTCH FLUID PIPE AND THE REAR BRAKE PIPE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. AS A RESULT THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID TO VAPORIZE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 MASERATI MERAKS |
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| Manufacturer |
MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1977 - 9/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/10/1979 |
| # Affected |
125 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE CLUTCH FLUID PIPE AND THE REAR BRAKE PIPE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. AS A RESULT THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID TO VAPORIZE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND REROUTE REAR BRAKE AND CLUTCH LINES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; CLUTCH AND BRAKE PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OFBRAKING ACTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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