Porsche 1985–1988 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled April 2, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V061000 · Porsche
Hazard
FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
Units
53,427 units
Description
THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.
What to do
REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
Product
Porsche 924 · Porsche 944 · Porsche 944 TURBO · Porsche 944S
Manufacturer(s)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →