CHECKER MOTORS CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

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

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 9, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER AND VENTILATION

VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS", DUE TO A MISSING DEFROSTER AIR OUTLET HOLE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. BECAUSE THE VEHICLES HAVE ONLY ONE OUTLET HOLE INSTEAD OF TWO, AS REQUIRED, AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DEFROSTER AIR REACHES THE WINDSHIELD. THIS RESULTS IN A LONGER TIME PERIOD FOR COMPLETE DEFROSTING.

NHTSA ID: 79V006000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 5,553

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL DRILL THE NECESSARY 3/8 INCH HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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