Porsche Recall 78V217000: Equipment, Other, Labels
NHTSA recall 78V217000 · announced October 10, 1978 · filed by Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. · 800 units affected
The problem
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 to do
OWNER WILL BE SENT THE CORRECT SYMBOL FOR SELF INSTALLATION OR INSTALLATION BY THE DEALER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
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.