Vehicles before 2015, 1979
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274 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1979, 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.
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- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Fiat) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 2, 1979 Apr 2, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 2, 1979 Apr 2, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 30, 1979 Mar 30, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 30, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 29, 1979 Mar 29, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 29, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Oldsmobile, Chevrolet and Buick) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 22, 1979 Mar 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 22, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Plymouth and Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 22, 1979 Mar 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 22, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 22, 1979 Mar 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 22, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (Dorsey) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 22, 1979 Mar 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 22, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Flyer) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 21, 1979 Mar 21, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Heil) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 16, 1979 Mar 16, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 16, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission (Jeep) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 14, 1979 Mar 14, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 14, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional (Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 13, 1979 Mar 13, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Freightliner) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 13, 1979 Mar 13, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Thomas) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 8, 1979 Mar 8, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 6, 1979 Mar 6, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Motor Coach) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 6, 1979 Mar 6, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Honda) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 5, 1979 Mar 5, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: driveline: air: chamber (Iveco) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 2, 1979 Mar 2, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 2, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Fleetwood) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 1, 1979 Mar 1, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 1, 1979 Mar 1, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Mercedes Benz) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 1, 1979 Mar 1, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fiat) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 28, 1979 Feb 28, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 28, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Rolls-Royce) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 27, 1979 Feb 27, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 27, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Pontiac) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 26, 1979 Feb 26, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (American Trailers) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 26, 1979 Feb 26, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fiat) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 26, 1979 Feb 26, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Olson) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 23, 1979 Feb 23, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 23, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: driveline: air (Kenworth) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 23, 1979 Feb 23, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 23, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Vesely) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 22, 1979 Feb 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1979The 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 Feb 22, 1979 Feb 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 22, 1979 Feb 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Superior) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 21, 1979 Feb 21, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 21, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 21, 1979 Feb 21, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 21, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: multi piece (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 21, 1979 Feb 21, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 21, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 13, 1979 Feb 13, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Volvo) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 13, 1979 Feb 13, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Nurenberger) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 2, 1979 Feb 2, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 2, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (American Motors) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 30, 1979 Jan 30, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 30, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Pathfinder) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 30, 1979 Jan 30, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 30, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 29, 1979 Jan 29, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Holiday Rambler) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 29, 1979 Jan 29, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 26, 1979 Jan 26, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 26, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Mercury and Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 26, 1979 Jan 26, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 26, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Steyr) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 24, 1979 Jan 24, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 24, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (JC Penney and Sears) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 24, 1979 Jan 24, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 24, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Trailmobile) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 22, 1979 Jan 22, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 22, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 19, 1979 Jan 19, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 19, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Subaru) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 19, 1979 Jan 19, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 19, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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Source:
NHTSA, Recalls flat file and Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
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