Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E011000 Reported June 26, 1979

Equipment:motorcycle carrier

Vetter · Equipment · 5,404 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79E011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
5,404
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 26, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved luggage racks were installed with weak bolts. If vehicle travels over rough and bumpy roads, the bolts may come loose and the rack may fall from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install carriage bolts and nuts on the luggage rack at no cost 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 Vetter dealer and reference recall ID 79E011000 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 79E011000

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

What is recall 79E011000?

NHTSA recall 79E011000 was issued by Vetter on June 26, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:motorcycle carrier. The recall affects approximately 5,404 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vetter dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E011000 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.