VOLVO 944 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 944 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1985-01-01 - 1985-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V039000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-04-09 | Date Added to Database: 1985-04-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1530 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE. |
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