Porsche 924 recalls

1 official safety recall for the Porsche 924, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel line hose may harden and leak

    Reported April 2, 1990Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 90V06100053,427 vehicles affected

    The hose between the fuel rail and pressure regulator may harden and leak fuel at its fittings. Fuel could ignite on the hot exhaust or another ignition source, causing an engine compartment fire. Replace the hose with one made of improved material.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    Defect
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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