Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19900201
End Date Of Manufacturing
19900201
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
19
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19900611
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
19900612
Record Creation Date
19900619
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
PLASTIC FUEL GAUGE MOUNTING NUT MAY CRACK AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence Summary
IF FUEL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM OROTHER IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary
REPLACE MOUNTING NUTS WITH NUTS OF AN IMPROVED MATERIAL.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL GAUGE MOUNTING NUT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.