Electrical system: wiringRecall 75V-172 · 1975 Sebring Vanguard Citicar
SEBRING-VANGUARD, INC. recall 75V-172 covers 800 1975 Sebring Vanguard Citicar for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SEBRING CAMPAIGN NO N/A.ELECTRIC.POSSIBILITY THAT THE HIGH POWER CABLESLEADING FROM THE CONTROLLER BOX TO MOTOR MAY BE ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEINSULATION CAN BE CHAFED AND SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.IF THISOCCURS, THE HEAT FROM THE CABLES COULD IGNITE WHATEVER FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE ORMATERIAL THE SHORT CIRCUIT WOULD COME IN CONTACT WITH.ALSO, IN THE EVENT THATA SHORT CIRCUIT SHOULD OCCUR, THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME SELF OPERATIVE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING 5" LONG PIECE OF RUBBER HOSE TO PRECLUDECHAFING OF ELECTRIC CABLES).
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