Does the 1978 Olson Kurbmaster have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. 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 1978 Olson Kurbmaster recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Olson 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 1978 Olson Kurbmaster?

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

1978 Olson Kurbmaster 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 1978 Olson Kurbmaster. 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 Olson 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 Olson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Olson Kurbmaster recalls, newest first

February 23, 1979NHTSA 79V0550003,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: The seat belt assembly may contain the wrong type of lock nut at the attachment to the driver"s seat. This can allow the lock nut and seat belt to separate under normal vehicle vibration or from force exerted by the wearer.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct lock nut in the seat belt assembly. This will be done without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Olson Kurbmaster were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Olson Kurbmaster years

1978 (1)

Other 1978 Olson models

Questions

Does the 1978 Olson Kurbmaster have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. 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 1978 Olson Kurbmaster recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Olson 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 1978 Olson Kurbmaster?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.