Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V217000 Reported October 10, 1978

Equipment:other labels

Q: What is recall 78V217000?

NHTSA recall 78V217000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on October 10, 1978. It addresses: Equipment:other labels. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Equipment · 800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78V217000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

800

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 10, 1978

Defect Summary

The symbol identifying the light switch on the involved vehicles does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "control and displays".

Corrective Action

Owner will be sent the correct symbol for self installation or installation by the dealer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 78V217000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 78V217000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V217000?

NHTSA recall 78V217000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on October 10, 1978. It addresses: Equipment:other labels. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V217000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.