Vehicle recall 75V172000 · September 24, 1975

1975 Sebring Vanguard Citicar

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

Notes: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V172000
Reported to NHTSA: September 24, 1975
Filed by: SEBRING-VANGUARD, INC.
Owner notification: September 16, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 800
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 75V172000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Sebring Vanguard Citicar (1975): 1975

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