Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V040000 Reported January 30, 1979

Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme

Q: What is recall 79V040000?

NHTSA recall 79V040000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 30, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme. The recall affects approximately 7,700 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Equipment · 7,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79V040000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

7,700

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 30, 1979

Defect Summary

Information on tire air pressure placards on the involved vehicles may be incorrect. This does not conform with federal motor safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims".

Corrective Action

Dealers will mail corrected tire placards to all owners 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 Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 79V040000 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 79V040000

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

What is recall 79V040000?

NHTSA recall 79V040000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 30, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme. The recall affects approximately 7,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V040000 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.