Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V061000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-04-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V061000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
53,427
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-02
Owners notified
1990-04-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Scope of coverage

11 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9241988 1987
Porsche 9441988 1987 1986 1985
Porsche 944 Turbo1988 1987 1986
Porsche 944S1988 1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.