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  Safety Recalls of Porsche 944 Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Porsche 944. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Porsche 944.

NHTSA Recall #: 94V088000; May. 6, 1994

Failure of the wiper motor results in reduced driver visibility in inclement weather and could result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Porsche 944, 1991 Porsche 968
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Recall Summary: The plastic cowl cover was not sealed to the body at the base of the windshield. Water can leak and reach the windshield wiper motor, causing internal corrosion and failure of the wiper motor. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V061000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V133000; Aug. 10, 1989

A-arm breakage could cause loss of control which couldresult in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Porsche 944
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Recall Summary: The alloy a-arms may have a manufacturing casting defect and could crack and break after mileage accumulation. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V077000; Jun. 12, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Porsche 944
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: The protective sleeve covering of the return fuel hose between the pressure regulator and fuel return pipe was shortened leaving part of the hose exposed. In some instances this part of the hose becomes kinked due to the engine compartment heat and/or the routing of the hose.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V095000; Jul. 26, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Porsche 924, 1983 Porsche 944
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Rear spring plates may not have been tempered and are not of the proper hardness value. Consequence of defect: the plates could crack and/or break, affect lateral guidance of the rear wheel, and result in loss of control of the car which may cause an accident. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Porsche 944 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 6, 1994   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 1,178
Apr. 2, 1990   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 53,427
Aug. 10, 1989   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 1,936
Jun. 12, 1986   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 17,717
Jul. 26, 1985   Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 4,193
Apr. 9, 1985   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 1,530
Mar. 1, 1985   Vehicle Speed Control:linkages 5,916
Oct. 26, 1983   Seat Belts:front:retractor 26,300


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Porsche 944 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1991 Porsche 944 1
1988 Porsche 944 2
1987 Porsche 944 1
1986 Porsche 944 2
1985 Porsche 944 3
1984 Porsche 944 2
1983 Porsche 944 2