NHTSA Recall 78V120000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1978-06-02. An estimated 29 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. AS A RESULT, "STICKING" COULD OCCUR AND CAUSE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM TO STOP FUNCTIONING.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPEED CONTROL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MAY ALLOW THEVEHICLE SPEED TO CHANGE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Does this recall apply to your car?
Check your VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup →