MASERATI MERAKS 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V184000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MASERATI | MERAKS | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-08-10 | 1979-08-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1979-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL REPLACE AND REROUTE REAR BRAKE AND CLUTCH LINES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.
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.
