Large Recall NHTSA · 78E007000 Reported April 6, 1978

Equipment:jacks

Hollywood Accessories · Equipment · 117,434 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78E007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
117,434
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 6, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved jacks may fail in service when off center lifting of loads in excess of 2700 lbs. Is attempted on the saddle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will repair the defective jack by replacing saddle with an improved type.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hollywood Accessories dealer and reference recall ID 78E007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78E007000

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

What is recall 78E007000?

NHTSA recall 78E007000 was issued by Hollywood Accessories on April 6, 1978. It addresses: Equipment:jacks. The recall affects approximately 117,434 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hollywood Accessories dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78E007000 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.