Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V138000 Reported June 1, 1979

Heater:combustion(gas):defroster:defogger

Q: What is recall 79V138000?

NHTSA recall 79V138000 was issued by Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc on June 1, 1979. It addresses: Heater:combustion(gas):defroster:defogger. The recall affects approximately 968 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility 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.

Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc · Visibility · 968 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79V138000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

968

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 1, 1979

Defect Summary

It is possible that the exhaust vent opening for the furnace was covered over after manufacturing and testing was completed.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a new vent.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc dealer and reference recall ID 79V138000 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 79V138000

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

What is recall 79V138000?

NHTSA recall 79V138000 was issued by Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc on June 1, 1979. It addresses: Heater:combustion(gas):defroster:defogger. The recall affects approximately 968 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V138000 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.