Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V039000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 1,530 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Hoses will be modified by cutting off the crimped end fitting and replacing it with a nipple fitting secured with a screw tightened clamp.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V039000
Report Received Date: 1985-04-09T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 1,530

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Hoses will be modified by cutting off the crimped end fitting and replacing it with a nipple fitting secured with a screw tightened clamp.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tnrm_na9z-wm5y
NHTSA ID: 85V039000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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