OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85V039000
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Apr 9, 1985 · PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
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