CENTURY WRECKER CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CENTURY WRECKER CORP. in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 9, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS SECURING THE RING GEAR TO THE DRUM SHAFT MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THESE BOLTS COULD BREAK WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ALLOWING THE DRUM SHAFT TO SPIN UNRESTRAINED, THUS ALLOWING THE WINCH CABLE TO UNWIND.

NHTSA ID: 79E015000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 237

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RING GEAR BOLTS AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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