1971 PORSCHE 914 Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 77V105000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Affected:: 83,000
Defect:: The battery covers on the involved vehicles may be missing, damaged, or improperly installed. this condition could allow water to contact the top of the battery and mix with acid. this mixure could cause the fuel hoses to deteriorate and lead to fuel leakage.
Correction:: Dealer will install a new battery cover and hold down clamp, and replace all fuel hoses in the engine compartment, without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; battery cover.consequences of defect: should leakage occur in the presence of a source ofignition, a vehicle fire and passenger injuries could result.note: owner should be alert to any strong gasoline odor in the passengercompartment or fuel stains beneath the vehicle. in either case, the vehicleshould not be driven and the dealer should be notified immediately.
Campaign:: 73V014000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Affected:: 17,149
Notes:: Porsche campaign no t-30/72 pa.possibility that the proper assemblyprocedures were not followed in affixing the inside rear view mirror to thewindshield.if this occurs the mirror can separate from the windshield surfacewithout warning.(correct by inspecting andaffix mirror properly wherenecessary.)
Campaign:: 72V261000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Affected:: 18,989
Notes:: Porsch/audi campaign no bg.possibility that buckle may twist on inboardportion of seat belt when seat is adjusted to most rearward position.thenon-adjustable inboard portion of the safety belt assembly is too long to allowa perfect triangular arrangement of the lap and shoulder belt.it may causepassenger discomfort and affect seat belt usage.(correct by installingshorter belt to allow proper positioning of shoulder belt buckle when driver'sseat is adjusted in rearward position.)

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