Vehicle recall 90V061000 · April 2, 1990
Porsche 944, 944 Turbo and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: fuel line.vehicle description: passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 2, 1990
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- April 16, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53,427
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 924 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
- Porsche 944 (1985-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
- Porsche 944 Turbo (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
- Porsche 944S (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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