Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V194000 Reported August 28, 1979

Lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Exterior Lighting · 6,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V194000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
6,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 28, 1979

Defect Summary

An improper bulb socket may exist in the tail lamp assembly. This may cause an unacceptable decrease in brightness levels in lamps used for rear signaling.

Corrective Action

Reduction in the amount of light emitted from rear taillights causes a safety hazard that could lead to a vehicle accident. Corrective action: dealer will replace rear lamp sockets without charge 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 Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 79V194000 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 79V194000

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

What is recall 79V194000?

NHTSA recall 79V194000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 28, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights. The recall affects approximately 6,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V194000 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.