Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-039 · 1985 Porsche 944

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 85V-039 covers 1,530 1985 Porsche 944 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,5301 model

ReportedApr 9, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Porsche 9441985

Built from January 1, 1985 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.