1977 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1977

309 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1977, spanning 120 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

309
1977 Recalls
120
Manufacturers
Ford
Top Manufacturer
35 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1977

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1977 recall they issued.

1977 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1977?

NHTSA tracked 309 safety recalls reported in 1977, spanning 120 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Llc, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1977?

Ford Motor Company (35 recalls), General Motors, Llc (23 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (23 recalls), White Motor Corporation (18 recalls), Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (9 recalls), Mack Trucks, Inc. (8 recalls).

Are 1977 recalls still active?

Yes. There is no expiration on most safety recalls in the United States. Even older recalls remain eligible for free repair from authorized dealers regardless of how long ago they were issued or when you bought the vehicle.

Where does this data come from?

All recall records are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public NHTSA dataset, refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20.