Does the 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kelsey Hayes dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kelsey Hayes been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kelsey Hayes dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 recalls, newest first

June 19, 1979NHTSA 79V15700027 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: The combined rear bumper and trailer hitch mount welds may develop cracks due to stresses generated in normal service. Cracks could eventually result in failure of the mounting bracket, causing partial or total separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle.
Remedy: Replacement rear bumpers and hitch mounting brackets will be provided, or vehicles may be returned to the plant for installation by manufacturer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Kelsey Hayes WT66 years

1979 (1)

Other 1979 Kelsey Hayes models

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Questions

Does the 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kelsey Hayes dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Kelsey Hayes WT66?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.