1986 PORSCHE 944 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

86V077000 on 06/22/1986

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

07/31/1985 - 06/08/1986

Affected:

17,717

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

System: fuel/hose.description of vehicle: passenger cars.

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Campaign:

90V061000 on 04/10/1990

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Manufactured:

12/31/1984 - 05/31/1988

Affected:

53,427

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Replace fuel line hose with hoses made of improved material.

Notes:

System: fuel line.vehicle description: passenger vehicle.

1986 PORSCHE 944 TSB

Bulletin:

PK-D8-16

Component:

980000 unknown or other

Summary:

Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm

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