NHTSA Recall 66V036000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1966-12-28. An estimated 20,394 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
POSSIBILITY THAT THE RUBBER GROMMET PROTECTING THE STARTER CABLE AT THE POINT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE PANEL SEPARATING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE STORAGE AREA BENEATH THE REAR SEAT MAY BE DISLODGED.THIS MAY ALLOW THE INSULATION ON THE STARTER CABLE TO CHAFE THROUGH, RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.(REROUTE THE BATTERY STARTER CABLE THROUGH A NEW TYPE RUBBER CUSHION.)
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