Vehicle recall 79V184000 · August 14, 1979
1977-1979 Maserati Meraks
The clutch fluid pipe and the rear brake pipe may be positioned too close to the exhaust system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V184000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 1979
- Filed by
- MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC
- Owner notification
- August 10, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 125
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Maserati Meraks (1977-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977
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