Recall 78V-113: 1976–1978 Porsche 911
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1978, covering about 1,500 vehicles.
The problem
On the involved vehicles, the identification of the functions of the automatic speed control system was omitted. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays".
The fix
A plastic identification label will be permanently affixed to the instrument panel.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; automatic speed control.consequences of defect: this omission may cause the driver to mistakenly engagethe speed control unit or be unable to disengage the unit when necessary. Avehicle accident could result.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 78V113000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 1976, 1977, 1978 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 78V-113?
On the involved vehicles, the identification of the functions of the automatic speed control system was omitted. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays".
How is recall 78V-113 fixed?
A plastic identification label will be permanently affixed to the instrument panel.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.