NHTSA Recall 67V082000

NHTSA Campaign Id 67V082000; Date: Sep. 26, 1967

Recalled Vehicles:

1968 Volkswagen Type I

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 14,022

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility that the harness running between the carburetor and the fan housing is not properly affixed by the sheet metal clamp to the fan housing. In this case, it is possible that the wiring is hanging down. In resting on the accelerator cable, the insulation of the harness and wires can be chafed through and lead to a short circuit. (inspect, install clamp, and replace wiring as required. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 18, 1967

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.