Vehicle recall 85V039000 · April 9, 1985
1985 Porsche 944
Fuel hose may be damaged due to too much pressure in crimping the hose end fitting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: fuel hose.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V039000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 1985
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,530
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 944 (1985): 1985
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