NHTSA Recall # | 23337 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 90V061000 |
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Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | 944 |
Model Year | 1987 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:F |
Date of notification | 16/04/90 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/85 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/06/88 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/04/90 |
Report created | 11/04/90 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 53427 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Fuel leaks could ignite on the hot exhaust system, or any other source of ignition, resulting in an engine compartment fire. |
Corrective action | Replace fuel line hose with hoses made of improved material. |
Recall notes | System: fuel line. Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. |