1988 PORSCHE 924 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 PORSCHE 924
The 1988 PORSCHE 924 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 PORSCHE 924
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 PORSCHE 924, potentially affecting up to 53,427 vehicles.
Recall 90V061000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 53,427 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 PORSCHE 924
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 PORSCHE 924. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN BOTH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, AND THE HIGH PRESSURE RETURN FUEL LINE HOSE, LOCATED ABOVE THE ENGINE AND ATTACHED TO THE METAL FUEL LINES, ARE SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND HAS CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK AND SPRAY AT HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INCLUDING THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION COMPONENTS, THAT COULD HAVE IGNITED AND RESULTED IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THESE TWO FUEL LINE HOSES ARE POSITIONED NEXT TO, AND ARE OF THE SAME HOSE MATERIAL, AND ARE OF THE SAME DANGEROUS PROPENSITY AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 90V061000 (THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR). THESE FUEL LINE HOSES ARE DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY THE FACTORY WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL AS WAS DONE IN CAMPAIGN 90V061000. IT IS VERY FORTUNATE THAT I WAS ABLE TO SMELL THE FUEL IN TIME WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE CITY BEFORE THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE. THESE TWO ORIGINAL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSES HAD HARDENED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK AND SPRAY OVER THE ENGINE. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE FUEL PRESSURE IS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR PULL THE APPROPRIATE FUSE. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE CONCERNING THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. - THANK YOU. *AK
THE RUBBER FUEL LINE HAS NUMEROUS HOLES AND IS ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK, COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 PORSCHE 924
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 PORSCHE 924 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 PORSCHE 924
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1988 PORSCHE 924. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 74-20 — WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 924.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 PORSCHE 924
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 924
- 1987 PORSCHE 924 — 2 complaints
- 1988 PORSCHE 924 (current)
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