Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E020000 Reported October 1, 1979

Interior systems:shoulder belts

Q: What is recall 79E020000?

NHTSA recall 79E020000 was issued by Hurst Performance, Inc. on October 1, 1979. It addresses: Interior systems:shoulder belts. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts 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.

Hurst Performance, Inc. · Seat Belts · 43 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79E020000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hurst Performance, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

October 1, 1979

Defect Summary

The seat belts installed in these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection". The harness anchoring point was located further rearward than is permitted under the safety standard in order that the t-roof (hurst hatch) conversion kit could be installed.

Corrective Action

The dealer will lengthen the front shoulder belt "d" ring sling assembly by eight inches 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 Hurst Performance, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 79E020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 79E020000

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

What is recall 79E020000?

NHTSA recall 79E020000 was issued by Hurst Performance, Inc. on October 1, 1979. It addresses: Interior systems:shoulder belts. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hurst Performance, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E020000 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.