OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V264000
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Reported Dec 13, 1978 · PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
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.
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