NHTSA Recall 90V061000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1990-04-02. An estimated 53,427 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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