NHTSA recall 85V039000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Porsche 944
Reported Apr 9, 19851,530 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.Built Jan 1, 1985 – Feb 1, 1985
The defect
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.
The remedy
Hoses will be modified by cutting off the crimped end fitting and replacing it with a nipple fitting secured with a screw tightened clamp.