Large Recall NHTSA · 78V189000 Reported August 30, 1978

Interior systems:instrument panel:other part

Q: What is recall 78V189000?

NHTSA recall 78V189000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 30, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:instrument panel:other part. The recall affects approximately 388,867 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.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 388,867 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78V189000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

388,867

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 30, 1978

Defect Summary

If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 78V189000 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 78V189000

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

What is recall 78V189000?

NHTSA recall 78V189000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 30, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:instrument panel:other part. The recall affects approximately 388,867 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V189000 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.