1985 Porsche 944

1985 Porsche 944 Recalls

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1985 Porsche 944 Recalls

1985 PORSCHE 944 Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V023000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 01, 1985

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 5916
Model Affected
1985 PORSCHE 944

1985 Porsche 944 Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE THE METAL BUSHINGS WITH THE PLASTIC VERSION.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
5916

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
1985 PORSCHE 944 Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V061000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 02, 1990

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 53427
Model Affected
1985 PORSCHE 944

1985 Porsche 944 Defect Summary:
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.

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

Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
53427

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
1985 PORSCHE 944 Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V039000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 09, 1985

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1530
Model Affected
1985 PORSCHE 944

1985 Porsche 944 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.

Defect Consequence:


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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1530

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.