Volkswagen Recall 72V280000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 72V280000 · announced November 21, 1972 · filed by Volkswagen Of America,inc · 9,100 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO BM.POSSIBILITY THAT CABLE B+ (FROM ALTERNATOR TOSTARTER) AND CABLE 15 (FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC IDLE JET AND CHOKE) MAY COME INCONTACT WITH AIR INJECTION PIPE FROM AIR PUMP TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD.AFTEREXTENDED DRIVING PERIOD, PIPE CAN HEAT UP TO 390F, MELTING INSULATION ONCABLES, RESULTING IN SHORT CIRCUIT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REINSULATINGCABLES.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.