Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V257000 Reported December 1, 1978

Interior systems:bucket

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 256 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V257000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
256
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems". The required underbody seat reinforcements may have been omitted during assembly. Without the reinforcements, the seat assemblies may not be adequately secured to the vehicle structure to prevent seat detachment in a vehicle crash situation.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install underbody reinforcements 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 Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 78V257000 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 78V257000

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

What is recall 78V257000?

NHTSA recall 78V257000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 1, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:bucket. The recall affects approximately 256 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V257000 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.