Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E004000 Reported April 3, 1979

Equipment:other pieces

Victor · N/A · 900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79E004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
900
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 3, 1979

Defect Summary

The telescopic hoist can pull apart.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the defective cyclinder free of charge.

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 Victor dealer and reference recall ID 79E004000 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 79E004000

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

What is recall 79E004000?

NHTSA recall 79E004000 was issued by Victor on April 3, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 900 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Victor dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E004000 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.