Electrical system: wiringRecall 67V-082 · 1968 Volkswagen Type I
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 67V-082 covers 14,022 1968 Volkswagen Type I for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V082000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.