NHTSA Recall 78V217000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1978-10-10. An estimated 800 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SYMBOL IDENTIFYING THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROL AND DISPLAYS".
What the manufacturer will do
OWNER WILL BE SENT THE CORRECT SYMBOL FOR SELF INSTALLATION OR INSTALLATION BY THE DEALER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEADLAMP SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF THE EUROPEAN SYMBOL INSTEAD OF THE CORRECTAMERICAN VERSION MAY BE CONFUSING TO THE DRIVER. THIS WOULD CREATE A SAFETYHAZARD.
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