Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E015000 Reported July 9, 1979

Equipment:other pieces

Q: What is recall 79E015000?

NHTSA recall 79E015000 was issued by Century Wrecker Corp. on July 9, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 237 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Century Wrecker Corp. · N/A · 237 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79E015000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Wrecker Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

237

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 9, 1979

Defect Summary

There is a possibility that the bolts securing the ring gear to the drum shaft may be defective. These bolts could break without prior warning, allowing the drum shaft to spin unrestrained, thus allowing the winch cable to unwind.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and replace the ring gear bolts at no charge.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Century Wrecker Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 79E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 79E015000

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

What is recall 79E015000?

NHTSA recall 79E015000 was issued by Century Wrecker Corp. on July 9, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces. The recall affects approximately 237 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Century Wrecker Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E015000 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.