Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V259000 Reported December 14, 1979

Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood

Grumman Flxible Corp. · Electrical System · 345 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V259000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
345
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 14, 1979

Defect Summary

The alternating current power wire, which supplies power to the condenser fan motors, may have been grounded by chafing of the insulation against the cable clamp and clamp contact of the transmission oil filter flexline. This could cause the condenser fan motor wire to overheat.

Corrective Action

The harness and power feed wiring will be rerouted and the cable clamps will be relocated.

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 Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 79V259000 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 79V259000

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

What is recall 79V259000?

NHTSA recall 79V259000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on December 14, 1979. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood. The recall affects approximately 345 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V259000 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.