Electrical system: wiringRecall 72V-280 · 1973 Volkswagen Type II
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 72V-280 covers 9,100 1973 Volkswagen Type II for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V280000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO BM.POSSIBILITY THAT CABLE B+ (FROM ALTERNATOR TOSTARTER) AND CABLE 15 (FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC IDLE JET AND CHOKE) MAY COME INCONTACT WITH AIR INJECTION PIPE FROM AIR PUMP TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD.AFTEREXTENDED DRIVING PERIOD, PIPE CAN HEAT UP TO 390F, MELTING INSULATION ONCABLES, RESULTING IN SHORT CIRCUIT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REINSULATINGCABLES.)
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 from August 1, 1972 to October 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.