Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V183000 Reported August 18, 1978

Tires

American Garelli East,ltd · N/A · 290 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
290
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 18, 1978

Defect Summary

Tires installed on the involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars". These vehicles have a 370 lb. Rear load rating, while the rear tire is rated for a 290 lb. Load. If vehicle is loaded beyond the tire load limit, a tire failure may occur in service.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install a new tire with a load rating of 370 lbs. At no charge.

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 American Garelli East,ltd dealer and reference recall ID 78V183000 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 78V183000

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

What is recall 78V183000?

NHTSA recall 78V183000 was issued by American Garelli East,ltd on August 18, 1978. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 290 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Garelli East,ltd dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V183000 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.