Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V264000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-12-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V264000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
323
Reported to NHTSA
1978-12-13
Owners notified
1979-01-02

Defect description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS LEADING TO THE STARTER AND BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. THE HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE FRONT ENGINE SHROUDING EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN INSULATION DAMAGE, WHICH CAN CREATE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE HARNESS AND SECURE IT WITH A STRAP. IF DAMAGED, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE,CAUSING VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9301978

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.