Vehicle recall 79V157000 · June 19, 1979
Kelsey Hayes Kelsey Hayes and WT66
The combined rear bumper and trailer hitch mount welds may develop cracks due to stresses generated in normal service.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: equipment; bumper and trailer hitch mounting bracket, welds.consequences of defect: partial or total trailer separation may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 1979
- Filed by
- KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 14, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kelsey Hayes Kelsey Hayes (1979): 1979
- Kelsey Hayes WT66 (1979): 1979
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