NHTSA Recall 66V036000

NHTSA Campaign Id 66V036000; Date: Dec. 28, 1966

Recalled Vehicles:

1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia;  1967 Volkswagen Karman Ghia

Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 20,394

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility that the rubber grommet protecting the starter cable at the point where it passes through the panel separating the engine compartment from the storage area beneath the rear seat may be dislodged. This may allow the insulation on the starter cable to chafe through, resulting in a short circuit. (reroute the battery starter cable through a new type rubber cushion. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 1966

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.