NHTSA Recall 78V264000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1978-12-13. An estimated 323 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.