Safety Recall NHTSA · 78E012000 Reported May 10, 1978

Equipment:speed control

Q: What is recall 78E012000?

NHTSA recall 78E012000 was issued by Dana Corporation on May 10, 1978. It addresses: Equipment:speed control. The recall affects approximately 65,000 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.

Dana Corporation · N/A · 65,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78E012000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Dana Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

65,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 10, 1978

Defect Summary

The cable leading from the speed control servo unit to the throttle linkage may become entrapped on the reheostat adjustment screw. If entrapped, the cable will hold the vehicle throttle partially open whether or not the speed control is engaged.

Corrective Action

An adjusting screw and washer will be installed, by the service facility which installed the speed control, to correct the condition.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 78E012000 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 78E012000

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

What is recall 78E012000?

NHTSA recall 78E012000 was issued by Dana Corporation on May 10, 1978. It addresses: Equipment:speed control. The recall affects approximately 65,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78E012000 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.