Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
944 TURBO
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
90V061000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System:Fuel Rail
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leaks Could Ignite On The Hot Exhaust System, Or Any Other Source Of Ignition, Resulting In An Engine Compartment Fire.
Fix Defect
Replace Fuel Line Hose With Hoses Made Of Improved Material.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars N.A. Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19850101
End Of Manufacture
19880601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53427
Date Owners Notified
19900416
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19900402