Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 73V-168 · 1973 Porsche 911
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 73V-168 covers 3,000 1973 Porsche 911 for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PORSCHE CAMPAIGN NO T 44/73 PA.COUPE AND TARGA.POSSIBILITY THAT THEDIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE WARM-UP REGULATOR MAY CORRODE AND LEAK.ALSO, THE LOWERHOSE CLAMP ON THE FUEL LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL ACCUMULATOR AND FUEL FILTER MAYHAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.IF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS IT IS POSSIBLE FORFUEL TO LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING HOSE,CLAMP AND WARM-UP REGULATOR WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1973 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.