1987 Porsche 944

Recalls

1 recall names the 1987 Porsche 944. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

  Apr 2, 1990NHTSA 90V06100053,427 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Fuel leaks could ignite on the hot exhaust system, or any other source of ignition, resulting in an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy

  Replace fuel line hose with hoses made of improved material.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Fuel system, gasoline2
2. Air bags1
3. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Sep 24, 2002PAFire
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

  Under hood fire occured from fuel line seperation while being driven and approaching a stop sign. nlm

• Jun 27, 1997NY
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

  Brakes faded, increasing the overall stopping distance/caused accident.

• Jan 3, 1997MI
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  The vehicle was being driven and went up in flames due to the fuel lines. This component IS under recall and was allegedly repaired in 1991. *ak

• Mar 2, 1995DE
  Air bags

  False deployment of air bags when braking. "Dup: see 956540". *ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Under dash fires

  PE89152Opened Aug 11, 1989Closed Dec 11, 1989

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10246417Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
• 10246387Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
• 10246385Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
• 10246384Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
• 10246374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
• 10246372Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
• 10246369Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
• 10246366Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
• 10244982Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
• 10243631Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
• 10243630Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
• 10243625Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
• 10243617Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
• 10243616Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
• 10243615Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
• 10243598Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
• 10243597Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
• 10243588Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
• 10243587Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
• 10243586Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
• 10243585Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
• 10243576Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 42.200.012
• 10242140Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
• 10240439Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
• 10240414Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
• 10240397Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
• 10240389Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
• 10240374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
• 10240352Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
• 10238776Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
• 10233941Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
• 10233920Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
• 10232442Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
• 10232416Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
• 10232393Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
• 10232392Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
• 10232391Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
• 10229617Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
• 10229611The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
• 10227393Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.

Every Porsche 944 model year

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