NHTSA Recall 85V039000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1985-04-09. An estimated 1,530 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.