Vehicle recall 73V168000 · August 14, 1973

1973 Porsche 911

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Porsche campaign no t 44/73 pa.coupe and targa.possibility that thediaphragm inside the warm-up regulator may corrode and leak.also, the lowerhose clamp on the fuel line connecting the fuel accumulator and fuel filter mayhave been improperly installed.if these conditions exists it is possible forfuel to leak and cause a fire in the engine compartment.(correct byinspecting and replacing hose,clamp and warm-up regulator where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V168000
Reported to NHTSA: August 14, 1973
Filed by: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Owner notification: August 7, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Recall 73V168000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Porsche 911 (1973): 1973

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