Porsche 944 Turbo (1987) – 90V061000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard