Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 27, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:RECEPTICLE:FUSE

THE FUSE HOLDER CONTACT SPRING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT CAN CAUSE HIGH TEMPERATURES TO DEVELOP AT THE FUSE, AND THE FUSE MAY FAIL. FAILURE OF THE MAIN FUSE WOULD CAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO CEASE, INCLUDING LIGHTS AND IGNITION.

NHTSA ID: 79V273000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 15,529

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A FUSE BOX WHICH CONTAINS A MORE EFFECTIVE SPRING, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:OTHER PARTS

THE THREADED INSERT FOR THE OIL FILTER RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND THE STRESS CAUSED BY TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT THAT THE OIL FILTER BOLT HAS BEEN OVERTIGHTENED.

NHTSA ID: 79V112000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 11,183

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE OIL FILTER BOLT OF INCREASED STRENGTH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 20, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXHAUST SYSTEM:MUFFLER:RESONATOR

THE INTERNAL MUFFLER PRESSURE CAN CREATE A SPLIT IN THE SEAM IF THE MUFFLER IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE EXHAUST GAS ESCAPING FROM THE SPLIT SEAM CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEATING OF A SMALL AREA OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ID: 79V102000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 132,573

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER COVER TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE FLOOR TEMPERATURES IN CASE OF MUFFLER SEAM SPLITTING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 5, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:GASKETS

IF THE COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME OIL PRESSURE VARIATION, THE COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BE SPLIT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK. LEAKING OIL CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR TIRE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN TRACTION REDUCTION.

NHTSA ID: 79V065000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 5,700

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL WILL BE REPLACED AND A MODIFIED "OIL PATH BODY" WILL BE INSTALLED TO REDUCE THE OIL PRESSURE AT THE COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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