Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-077 · 1986 Porsche 944
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recall 86V-077 covers 17,717 1986 Porsche 944 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V077000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE COVERING OF THE RETURN FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FUEL RETURN PIPE WAS SHORTENED LEAVING PART OF THE HOSE EXPOSED. IN SOME INSTANCES THIS PART OF THE HOSE BECOMES KINKED DUE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEAT AND/OR THE ROUTING OF THE HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS IT COULD RESTRICT AND DAMAGE THE RETURN FUEL HOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE AND CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
NEW HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED WITH A LONGER PREFORMED SLEEVE DESIGNED TO PREVENT KINKING. THE REPLACEMENT HOSE WILL BE SECURED WITH SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMPS ON EACH END.
SYSTEM: FUEL/HOSE.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.
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 August 1, 1985 to June 9, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.