Vehicle recall 78V264000 · December 13, 1978
1978 Porsche 930
On the involved vehicles the electrical wiring harness leading to the starter and back-up light switch may have been improperly routed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles the electrical wiring harness leading to the starter and back-up light switch may have been improperly routed. The harness may chafe against the front engine shrouding eventually resulting in insulation damage, which can create an electrical short.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reroute the harness and secure it with a strap. If damaged, the harness will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; harness.consequences of defect: an short circuit could lead to an electrical fire,causing vehicle damage and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V264000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 13, 1978
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Owner notification
- January 2, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 323
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 930 (1978): 1978
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