Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E018000 Reported September 12, 1979

Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights

Q: What is recall 79E018000?

NHTSA recall 79E018000 was issued by Vetter on September 12, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights. The recall affects approximately 3,989 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting 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.

Vetter · Exterior Lighting · 3,989 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79E018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Vetter

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

3,989

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 12, 1979

Defect Summary

The material used for the headlight chrome ring retaining blade of the headlight nacelle is weak. As a result, the outside ring may vibrate free and allow the headlight to fall from the fairing.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the headlight nacelle free of charge.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Vetter dealer and reference recall ID 79E018000 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 79E018000

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

What is recall 79E018000?

NHTSA recall 79E018000 was issued by Vetter on September 12, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights. The recall affects approximately 3,989 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vetter dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E018000 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.