Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E006000 Reported April 16, 1979

Fuel:fuel filter line

Rancor · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79E006000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
20,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 16, 1979

Defect Summary

The fuel filters on the involved vehicles fail to properly seal when attached to engines and may allow fuel leakage to occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair or, if necessary, replace the defective filters.

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 Rancor dealer and reference recall ID 79E006000 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 79E006000

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

What is recall 79E006000?

NHTSA recall 79E006000 was issued by Rancor on April 16, 1979. It addresses: Fuel:fuel filter line. The recall affects approximately 20,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rancor dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E006000 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.