1985 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

   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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-01-01 - 1985-02-01

   Vehicles Affected

   1530

3. Recall Description

   METAL BUSHINGS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BUSHINGS AND THE SHAFT; AND THE LINKAGE POINTS WERE NOT LUBRICATED. THUS, CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BIND, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, WOULD CONTINUE AT SET SPEED AND CAN'T BE REDUCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   REPLACE THE METAL BUSHINGS WITH THE PLASTIC VERSION.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-09-01 - 1985-01-01

   Vehicles Affected

   5916