Vehicles before 2015, 1978
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272 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1978, newest first; 16,483 in all since 1966.
Model years before 2015 have no pages of their own here: each recall names the ones it covers, and search finds them by make, model and year. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
272of 272 recalls of vehicles before model year 2015shown with your filters
The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 29, 1978 Dec 29, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Fleetwood) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 22, 1978 Dec 22, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system (Mazda) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 21, 1978 Dec 21, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 21, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box: shaft sector (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 21, 1978 Dec 21, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 21, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Plymouth and Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 20, 1978 Dec 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 20, 1978 Dec 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Coach and Equipment) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 19, 1978 Dec 19, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 19, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 13, 1978 Dec 13, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 13, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Renault) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 12, 1978 Dec 12, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 12, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Renault) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 12, 1978 Dec 12, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 12, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Volkswagen) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 11, 1978 Dec 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Toyota) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 9, 1978 Dec 9, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 9, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Jeep) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 9, 1978 Dec 9, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 9, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Saab) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 4, 1978 Dec 4, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 4, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 4, 1978 Dec 4, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 4, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 1, 1978 Dec 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Austin Healey) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 1, 1978 Dec 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Honda) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 1, 1978 Dec 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Ford and Lincoln) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 27, 1978 Nov 27, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 27, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Kenworth) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 27, 1978 Nov 27, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 27, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Superior) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 22, 1978 Nov 22, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 22, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Oldsmobile and Cadillac) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 20, 1978 Nov 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 20, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings (Apollo) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 20, 1978 Nov 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 20, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Volvo) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 20, 1978 Nov 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Itasca) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 17, 1978 Nov 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Champion) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 17, 1978 Nov 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 16, 1978 Nov 16, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 16, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Toyota) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 14, 1978 Nov 14, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 14, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Oldsmobile) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 13, 1978 Nov 13, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Pontiac) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 9, 1978 Nov 9, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (GMC and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 7, 1978 Nov 7, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Chevrolet and GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 7, 1978 Nov 7, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Buick, Oldsmobile and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 6, 1978 Nov 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting (Jeep) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 6, 1978 Nov 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 6, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (White Truck and Autocar) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 25, 1978 Oct 25, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 25, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings (Hendrickson) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 25, 1978 Oct 25, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 25, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Lotus) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 24, 1978 Oct 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Honda) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 24, 1978 Oct 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Polar) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 23, 1978 Oct 23, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 23, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission (Fiat) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 23, 1978 Oct 23, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 23, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 23, 1978 Oct 23, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 23, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Butler) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1978 Oct 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Pike) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1978 Oct 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Walker) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1978 Oct 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Budd) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1978 Oct 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Dorsey) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1978 Oct 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: recliner (American Motors) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 18, 1978 Oct 18, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 17, 1978 Oct 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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