PORSCHE 944 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V039000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 944 | 1985 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-04-09 | 1985-04-16 |
Production Dates: 1985-01-01 - 1985-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1530
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.
