NHTSA Recall 90V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V061000; Date: Apr. 2, 1990
Fuel leaks could ignite on the hot exhaust system, or any other source of ignition, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Porsche 924; 1988 Porsche 924; 1985 Porsche 944; 1986 Porsche 944; 1987 Porsche 944; 1988 Porsche 944; 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo; 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo; 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo; 1987 Porsche 944S; 1988 Porsche 944S
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars N. A. Inc.
Affected Units:: 53,427
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace fuel line hose with hoses made of improved material.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel line. Vehicle description: passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 16, 1990
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