Vehicle recall 66V011003 · October 13, 1966

Pontiac Pontiac and Tempest

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that the insulation on the turn signal and stop light wiring harness could wear through due to chafing on the steering support bracket. This could result in a wiring short and blown fuse, rendering turn signals and stop lights inoperative.(add additional insulation to prevent this occurrence.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 66V011003
Reported to NHTSA: October 13, 1966
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 13, 1966
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,950
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 66V011003 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Pontiac Pontiac (1967): 1967
Pontiac Tempest (1967): 1967

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