NHTSA recall 85V039000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 85V039000 |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Reported | 1985-04-09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 1530 |
What is wrong
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.
The 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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.
| 1985 PORSCHE 944 | Built 1985-01-01 to 1985-02-01. |
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