PORSCHE 928 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V117000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 928 1990
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1990-06-11 1990-06-12 1990-06-19

Production Dates: 1990-02-01 - 1990-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PLASTIC FUEL GAUGE MOUNTING NUT MAY CRACK AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence

IF FUEL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM OROTHER IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE MOUNTING NUTS WITH NUTS OF AN IMPROVED MATERIAL.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL GAUGE MOUNTING NUT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.