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 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Volvo) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 18, 1979 Jan 18, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 18, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Kenworth) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 18, 1979 Jan 18, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 18, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Executive) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 16, 1979 Jan 16, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Superior) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 16, 1979 Jan 16, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Chevrolet and GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 16, 1979 Jan 16, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control (Triumph) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979 Jan 15, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system (Jaguar) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979 Jan 15, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (Triumph) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979 Jan 15, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979 Jan 15, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979 Jan 15, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Georgia) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979 Jan 15, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage (BMW) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 12, 1979 Jan 12, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 12, 1979 Jan 12, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 12, 1979 Jan 12, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid (Porsche) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 11, 1979 Jan 11, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 11, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system (Subaru) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 11, 1979 Jan 11, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 11, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system (Checker) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer (White Truck and Autocar) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply (White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: mid/rear assembly (Mercury and Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Autocar and White Truck) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 9, 1979 Jan 9, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 8, 1979 Jan 8, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 8, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control (Triumph) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 6, 1979 Jan 6, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 6, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Buick) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 5, 1979 Jan 5, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 5, 1979 Jan 5, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Chrysler and Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 5, 1979 Jan 5, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Flxible) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 5, 1979 Jan 5, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (Harley-Davidson) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 4, 1979 Jan 4, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 4, 1979The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly (Fiat) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 2, 1979 Jan 2, 1979received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 2, 1979The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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