Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V207000 Reported September 26, 1978

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,024 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V207000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
2,024
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 26, 1978

Defect Summary

The fuel tank fusible bushing element may have melted due to extremely high temperatures encountered when the tanks were exposed to direct sunlight rays during chassis storage.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank vent plug without charge to owner.

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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 78V207000 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 78V207000

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

What is recall 78V207000?

NHTSA recall 78V207000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 26, 1978. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank. The recall affects approximately 2,024 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V207000 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.