1986 Porsche 944 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

   Action

   REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-01-01 - 1988-06-01

   Vehicles Affected

   53427

2. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-08-01 - 1986-06-09

   Vehicles Affected

   17717