NHTSA Recall 77V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V105000; Date: Jun. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1970 Porsche 914; 1971 Porsche 914; 1972 Porsche 914; 1973 Porsche 914; 1974 Porsche 914; 1975 Porsche 914; 1976 Porsche 914
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 83,000
Recall Summary:
The battery covers on the involved vehicles may be missing, damaged, or improperly installed. This condition could allow water to contact the top of the battery and mix with acid. This mixure could cause the fuel hoses to deteriorate and lead to fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a new battery cover and hold down clamp, and replace all fuel hoses in the engine compartment, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; battery cover. Consequences of defect: should leakage occur in the presence of a source ofignition, a vehicle fire and passenger injuries could result. Note: owner should be alert to any strong gasoline odor in the passengercompartment or fuel stains beneath the vehicle. In either case, the vehicleshould not be driven and the dealer should be notified immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 12, 1977
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