Safety Recall NHTSA · 78E013000 Reported June 1, 1978

Air conditioner:motor:fan

Longstar Manufacturing Co · Equipment · 4,731 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78E013000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
4,731
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 1, 1978

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, the motor control unit was relocated inside the evaporator case of the air conditioner. In the event the air flow over the motor control unit is interrupted or substantially decreased, overheating could result.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the original motor with a new three-speed motor.

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 Longstar Manufacturing Co dealer and reference recall ID 78E013000 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 78E013000

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

What is recall 78E013000?

NHTSA recall 78E013000 was issued by Longstar Manufacturing Co on June 1, 1978. It addresses: Air conditioner:motor:fan. The recall affects approximately 4,731 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Longstar Manufacturing Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78E013000 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.