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1978 Chevrolet CHV738V

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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78V071000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Apr 4, 1978

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN AN EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENGINE OVERSPEED AND TO STOP THE ENGINE IN CASE OF A FUEL MALFUNCTION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL AT NO CHARGE.

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NHTSA investigations

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