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 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Fruehauf) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 17, 1978 Oct 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 17, 1978 Oct 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Champion) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 13, 1978 Oct 13, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 13, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Thomas) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 11, 1978 Oct 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 11, 1978 Oct 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 11, 1978 Oct 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Shasta) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 11, 1978 Oct 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Southwest) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 10, 1978 Oct 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Alfa Romeo) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 10, 1978 Oct 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 10, 1978 Oct 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Honda) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 10, 1978 Oct 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems (Argosy and Airstream) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 10, 1978 Oct 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: power window devices and controls (Seagrave) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 10, 1978 Oct 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 5, 1978 Oct 5, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 5, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 4, 1978 Oct 4, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Mercury and Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 4, 1978 Oct 4, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 4, 1978 Oct 4, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring) (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 3, 1978 Oct 3, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve (Volvo) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 27, 1978 Sep 27, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: indicator light (Chevrolet and GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 26, 1978 Sep 26, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Chevrolet and GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 26, 1978 Sep 26, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (GMC and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 26, 1978 Sep 26, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control (Saab) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 26, 1978 Sep 26, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: tail lights (Mercury and Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 25, 1978 Sep 25, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 25, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires (Mercedes Benz) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 22, 1978 Sep 22, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv) (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 21, 1978 Sep 21, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 21, 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 Sep 15, 1978 Sep 15, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 15, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (Toyota) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 13, 1978 Sep 13, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 13, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Jaguar) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 11, 1978 Sep 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 11, 1978 Sep 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 11, 1978 Sep 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 11, 1978 Sep 11, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Travel) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 6, 1978 Sep 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Shasta) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 6, 1978 Sep 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Superior) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 6, 1978 Sep 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Plymouth and Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 6, 1978 Sep 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: chamber (Great Dane) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 5, 1978 Sep 5, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 5, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Zimmer) Recalled by NHTSA on Sep 5, 1978 Sep 5, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 5, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Cadillac) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 30, 1978 Aug 30, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 30, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 29, 1978 Aug 29, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal (Renault) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 28, 1978 Aug 28, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 28, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: column (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 24, 1978 Aug 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 24, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Wayne) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 23, 1978 Aug 23, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 23, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 18, 1978 Aug 18, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires (Garelli) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 18, 1978 Aug 18, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Garelli) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 18, 1978 Aug 18, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Subaru) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 17, 1978 Aug 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 17, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum (Peugeot) Recalled by NHTSA on Aug 16, 1978 Aug 16, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 16, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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NHTSA, Recalls flat file and Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
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