Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V235000 Reported October 23, 1979

Lighting:lamp or socket:turn signal lights

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V235000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 23, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may have been assembled with clear lamp bulbs instead of the correct amber bulbs in front park and turn signal locations. As a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace clear park and turn signal lamp bulbs with amber bulbs at no cost 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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 79V235000 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 79V235000

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

What is recall 79V235000?

NHTSA recall 79V235000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 23, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:turn signal lights. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V235000 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.