Does the 1978 Plymouth Fury have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 Plymouth Fury recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth 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 Plymouth Fury?

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

1978 Plymouth Fury recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Plymouth Fury. 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Plymouth Fury recalls, newest first

November 28, 1977NHTSA 77V21100022,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
Remedy: Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 1, 1977NHTSA 77V13200089 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings

Summary: Incorrect rear brake linings were installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The existing brake linings could allow brake fluid to leak, causing partial loss of braking.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the rear brake lining with the proper lining, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 Plymouth Fury with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate1

Other Plymouth Fury years

Other 1978 Plymouth models

Questions

Does the 1978 Plymouth Fury have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 Plymouth Fury recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth 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 Plymouth Fury?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.