Safety Recall NHTSA · 78E001000 Reported December 4, 1978

Brakes:electric:control:hydraulic

Q: What is recall 78E001000?

NHTSA recall 78E001000 was issued by Warner Elec. Brake/clutch on December 4, 1978. It addresses: Brakes:electric:control:hydraulic. The recall affects approximately 21,336 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Warner Elec. Brake/clutch · N/A · 21,336 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78E001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Warner Elec. Brake/clutch

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

21,336

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 4, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may contain hydraulic cylinders which do not completely cut off the electrical power supplied to the trailer brakes and brake lights when pressure is removed from the towing vehicle brake pedal. The use of a controller which exhibits this defect may result in the trailer brake lights remaining on and the trailer brakes remaining partially actuated. Prolonged actuation of the trailer brakes while the trailer is being towed could result in heat build-up in the brakes, brake lining and magnet wear, and complete brake failure.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new controller at no charge to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Warner Elec. Brake/clutch dealer and reference recall ID 78E001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 78E001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78E001000?

NHTSA recall 78E001000 was issued by Warner Elec. Brake/clutch on December 4, 1978. It addresses: Brakes:electric:control:hydraulic. The recall affects approximately 21,336 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Warner Elec. Brake/clutch dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78E001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.