Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V003000 Reported January 5, 1979

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 113 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
113
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 5, 1979

Defect Summary

The fuel tank mounting support brackets may crack at the cross section of the attachment bolt circle. If the cracking condition is allowed to progress until a complete failure of the support brackets occur, the fuel tank can drop from the support and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install new mounting support brackets for both left and right side fuel tanks. Also, cross brackets which connect the two tanks together will be installed. This will be done 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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 79V003000 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 79V003000

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

What is recall 79V003000?

NHTSA recall 79V003000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 5, 1979. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments. The recall affects approximately 113 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V003000 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.