Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V151000 Reported June 13, 1979

Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,977 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V151000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
42,977
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 13, 1979

Defect Summary

The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly. As a result the hose could come in contact with or be too close to the engine emission exhaust system gas recirculation valve. This can cause the hose to rupture.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. Also, any damaged hose will be replaced.

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 79V151000 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 79V151000

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

What is recall 79V151000?

NHTSA recall 79V151000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 13, 1979. It addresses: Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic. The recall affects approximately 42,977 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 79V151000 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.