1985 PORSCHE 944 RECALL - #85V039000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN CRIMPING THE HOSE END FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS IN SYSTEM PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE IGNITED BY A SPARK AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 PORSCHE 944 |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1985 - 2/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/1985 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,530 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
FUEL HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN CRIMPING THE HOSE END FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS IN SYSTEM PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE IGNITED BY A SPARK AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE. |
| See also |
1985 PORSCHE 944 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, LINKAGES
1985 PORSCHE 944 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
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