Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V273000 Reported December 27, 1979

Electrical system:recepticle:fuse

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Electrical System · 15,529 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V273000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
15,529
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 27, 1979

Defect Summary

The fuse holder contact spring on the involved vehicles is defective in that it can cause high temperatures to develop at the fuse, and the fuse may fail. Failure of the main fuse would cause all electrical functions to cease, including lights and ignition.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a fuse box which contains a more effective spring, at no cost to owner.

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 Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 79V273000 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 79V273000

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

What is recall 79V273000?

NHTSA recall 79V273000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on December 27, 1979. It addresses: Electrical system:recepticle:fuse. The recall affects approximately 15,529 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V273000 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.