Vehicle recall 78V046000 · March 8, 1978

Cobra Fiesta and Supreme

The electrical supply line to the auxiliary gas tank changeover switch may have been connected to the wrong terminal on the automotive fuse panel.

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

Summary: The electrical supply line to the auxiliary gas tank changeover switch may have been connected to the wrong terminal on the automotive fuse panel.
Remedy: The dealer will install an in-line fuse to eliminate the chances of a short circuit, at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: mini-motor homes.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: any short circuit in this switch system such as mightbe caused by wire rubbing against exposed metal or even an accidental crossingof wires, could cause a serious electrical fire with subsequent personalinjury.note: vehicle should not be driven until the electrical system is modified.under no circumstances should the auxiliary gasoline changeover switch be used.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V046000
Reported to NHTSA: March 8, 1978
Filed by: COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: March 2, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 31
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 78V046000 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.

Cobra Fiesta (1978): 1978
Cobra Supreme (1978): 1978

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