hosrom_951

I contacted Porsche Middle East about the various recalls on the 944 models. A couple of days later, after i gave them the chasis number, they informed me that one safety recall is "open" and i should go to the Porsche Dealership in Dubai (Al Naboodah if that matters to anyone) and get the recall carried out, free of charge.

Thing is, they required the service booklet in order to carry out the recall. So, after informing Porsche Middle East that there is only so little an 86 944 can carry the original documentation, they informed me that is not a problem and the recall would be done anyway.

So, today i passed by the dealership, drop off my car and was told to come and pick it up in the evening.

The result? a brand new fuel hose (the little hose on the fuel rail and fuel pressure damper) was replaced. It's all shiney and golden looking (which makes me jealous).

So, i advise all of you to contact Porsche USA (or whomever is responsible in you're region) and see if any safety recalls are still open. You may get lucky and get a new and free fuel hose installed LOL!

jason952

same happened to me when I called. I guess safety recalls are forever.
jason

Mighty Shilling

I checked, the recall for me has been closed, therefore, I have the new lines!

Zero10

I will call about mine. The line looks ancient, I doubt the recall has been done.

On my 86, that line is gone... it helped feed the fire.

Redlyne_mr2

Chris let me know as well too, Darcy, you and I can all drop are cars over at the dealer. Does anyone have a list of other possible recalls?

hosrom_951

There are recalls for the turbo models relating the exhaust system. But that would not be covers since it is not a safety recall.

There is a website somewhere that listed the recalls for the 944 models......if anyone finds it/has it, posting here would be appreciated

DDP

Or pick up a ss line from Pauerman. And solve it for good.

ACG

Here are some of the links:
http://www.alldata.com/recall/make/Porsche/944.html
http://www.alldata.com/recall/make/P...944_Turbo.html
http://www.cantonia.com/944_safety_bulletins.html

hosrom_951

That would not solve the problem, those lines are for teh FPR and FPD, NOT the smaller hose between the FPD and the fuel rail.

Besides, read recent thread(s) about fuel lines anyway.

Luis de Prat

My 951 has it. Those Swiss don't mess around (Swiss market car).

I guess the other major recall for 1986 cars was already done to yours? I'm referring to the two-piece exhaust manifold. My neighbor in the U.S. had it done in 1995. Should also be free of charge, but I don't know if that recall is expired.

DDP

Hello sir, I have all three lines from Pauerman.

hosrom_951

Luis: The exhaust manifold does have the updated piece, but not the x-over pipe (was that a recall?)

Derek: You could have stated that in the begining , since i know fuel lines sold are only for the FPR and the FPD with the exception of rennbay who has that intermediate hose.

Besides, this was done free of charge

PCMAX

Does anyone know if you can buy individual TSB's from ALLDATA in the link posted by ACG, or does the one subscription cost give you access to all of them? Is there anywhere else you might be able to download these TSB's?
Many of them look like interesting reading.

Mark944na86

I phoned Porsche Australia in Melbourne this morning on the strength of this thread; no outstanding issues for my '89 S2 (which is not terribly surprising since it has been religiously serviced at the dealership all its life -- until now. ;-)

But it's good to know anyway. Good call, Hosrom.

-Mark

ACG

AllData sells technical data subscription. One subscription (I believe it is about $10 - $15) applies to one model year. I subscribed and downloaded the service data for my 1986 944 Turbo. They include technical service bulletin issued to the dealer such as choosing the right a/c refrigerant oil volumes, recommended tire sizes and pressures, approved engine oils, etc.

Here is an AllData example of the fuel line recall bulletin for my 86 951:

Make : PORSCHE Model : 944 TURBO Year : 1986
Build Dates : 19850101 - 19880601
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V061000
Date Owner's Notified: 19900416 Date Received by ODI: 19900411 Date Added to Databse: 19900411
Manufacturer's Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53427

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.

Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report

Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:

Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).