Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V267000 Reported November 14, 1979

Lighting:general or unknown component:courtesy lig

Q: What is recall 79V267000?

NHTSA recall 79V267000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on November 14, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:courtesy lig. The recall affects approximately 10,000 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.

Grumman Flxible Corp. · N/A · 10,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79V267000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Grumman Flxible Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

10,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 14, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The stepwell lights located at the curbside front entrance door and the rear exit door may generate excessive heat. This heat may be transmitted to the protruding shield located in the passenger entrance and exit area.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 79V267000 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 79V267000

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

What is recall 79V267000?

NHTSA recall 79V267000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on November 14, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:courtesy lig. The recall affects approximately 10,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V267000 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.