Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V004000 Reported January 8, 1979

Equipment:certification label

General Motors, Llc · Equipment · 330 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
330
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 8, 1979

Defect Summary

Vehicles fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars", because of either one or both of the following discrepancies on the certification label: 1) the tire pressure stated is 5 psi too low, 2) the tire and rim size designation is not stated.

Corrective Action

Dealer will place correct certification labels on the involved vehicles 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 79V004000 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 79V004000

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

What is recall 79V004000?

NHTSA recall 79V004000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 8, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:certification label. The recall affects approximately 330 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V004000 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.