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NHTSARecalled Apr 9, 1985 · #85V039000

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.

View the official CPSC notice