Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V157000 Reported June 19, 1979

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Q: What is recall 79V157000?

NHTSA recall 79V157000 was issued by Kelsey-hayes Company on June 19, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Kelsey-hayes Company · N/A · 27 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79V157000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kelsey-hayes Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 19, 1979

Defect Summary

The combined rear bumper and trailer hitch mount welds may develop cracks due to stresses generated in normal service. Cracks could eventually result in failure of the mounting bracket, causing partial or total separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle.

Corrective Action

Replacement rear bumpers and hitch mounting brackets will be provided, or vehicles may be returned to the plant for installation by manufacturer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kelsey-hayes Company dealer and reference recall ID 79V157000 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 79V157000

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

What is recall 79V157000?

NHTSA recall 79V157000 was issued by Kelsey-hayes Company on June 19, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kelsey-hayes Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V157000 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.