Recall 79V-027: 1977–1978 Georgia Georgia

GEORGIA TRAILER AND EQUIP recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 15, 1979, covering about 68 vehicles.

NHTSA number
79V-027
Report date
Jan 15, 1979
Vehicles affected
68
Owners notified
Nov 5, 1979

The problem

Vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment", because some trailers do not have front and rear side marker lamps and reflectors or front and rear clearance lamps and reflectors. In addition, some trailers have improperly located front and rear side marker lamps and reflectors or front and rear clearance lamps and reflectors.

The fix

Dealers will check trailers to see if lights and reflective devices are installed and are in the proper place. If not, they will be installed or placed in the proper position. This will be done at no cost to owners.

Notes

Vehicle description: trailers.system: lighting & communications; marker lamps.consequences of defect: in cases of reduced visibility, improper location oromission of either may cause other drivers to misjudge the width or length ofthe trailer. This can lead to a vehicle accident.

Recall details

ManufacturerGEORGIA TRAILER AND EQUIP
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number79V027000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Georgia Georgia1977, 1978All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 79V-027?

Vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment", because some trailers do not have front and rear side marker lamps and reflectors or front and rear clearance lamps and reflectors. In addition, some trailers have improperly located front and rear side marker lamps and reflectors or front and rear clearance lamps and reflectors.

How is recall 79V-027 fixed?

Dealers will check trailers to see if lights and reflective devices are installed and are in the proper place. If not, they will be installed or placed in the proper position. This will be done at no cost to owners.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.