Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V239000 Reported October 30, 1979

Lighting:lamp or socket:head lights

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Exterior Lighting · 145 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V239000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
145
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 30, 1979

Defect Summary

Incorrect headlamps may have been installed on the involved vehicles. These headlamps have been approved for export only and do not meet u.s. Requirements.

Corrective Action

The right and left headlamps will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.

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 79V239000 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 79V239000

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

What is recall 79V239000?

NHTSA recall 79V239000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 30, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:head lights. The recall affects approximately 145 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 79V239000 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.