Auto Recall Date:
APR 02, 1990
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
53427
Model Affected
1988 PORSCHE 924
1988 Porsche 924 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.