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 6, 2026.
272of 272 recalls of vehicles before model year 2015shown with your filters
The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 12, 1978 Jun 12, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Saab) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 9, 1978 Jun 9, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings (Crown) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 8, 1978 Jun 8, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (Austin Healey) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 6, 1978 Jun 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Fleetwood) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 6, 1978 Jun 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Redwood Reliance) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 6, 1978 Jun 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: shock absorber (Airstream) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 6, 1978 Jun 6, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1978The hazardElectric shockAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 2, 1978 Jun 2, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 2, 1978 Jun 2, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 2, 1978 Jun 2, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 2, 1978 Jun 2, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 2, 1978 Jun 2, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 2, 1978 Jun 2, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Chevrolet and GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 1, 1978 Jun 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Superior) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 1, 1978 Jun 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable (Volkswagen) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 1, 1978 Jun 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Dorsey) Recalled by NHTSA on May 24, 1978 May 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 24, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: head restraint (Pontiac and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on May 24, 1978 May 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 24, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Vesely) Recalled by NHTSA on May 22, 1978 May 22, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on May 22, 1978 May 22, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: abs warning light (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on May 17, 1978 May 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 17, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Shasta) Recalled by NHTSA on May 17, 1978 May 17, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 17, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control (Mercedes Benz) Recalled by NHTSA on May 15, 1978 May 15, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (GMC and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on May 15, 1978 May 15, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on May 15, 1978 May 15, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on May 15, 1978 May 15, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on May 10, 1978 May 10, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 10, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Dodge and Plymouth) Recalled by NHTSA on May 9, 1978 May 9, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 9, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: driveline (AM General) Recalled by NHTSA on May 9, 1978 May 9, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 9, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module (GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on May 3, 1978 May 3, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Saab) Recalled by NHTSA on May 3, 1978 May 3, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on May 3, 1978 May 3, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (GMC and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on May 3, 1978 May 3, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket (Butler) Recalled by NHTSA on May 3, 1978 May 3, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm (Dodge and Plymouth) Recalled by NHTSA on May 1, 1978 May 1, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 28, 1978 Apr 28, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 28, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 27, 1978 Apr 27, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Southwind) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 25, 1978 Apr 25, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Carrier) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 25, 1978 Apr 25, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 25, 1978 Apr 25, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system (MG) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 24, 1978 Apr 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 24, 1978 Apr 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Kenworth) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 24, 1978 Apr 24, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail (Nissan) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 21, 1978 Apr 21, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 21, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Suzuki) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 20, 1978 Apr 20, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 20, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Trailmobile) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 19, 1978 Apr 19, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Airstream) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 19, 1978 Apr 19, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1978The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module (Freightliner) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 19, 1978 Apr 19, 1978received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1978The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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NHTSA, Recalls flat file and Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Nov 6, 2026. Updated daily.
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