Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 66V-036 · 1966–1967 Volkswagen Karman Ghia
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 66V-036 covers 20,394 1966–1967 Volkswagen Karman Ghia for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1966.
Source: NHTSA recall 66V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built to October 1, 1966. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.