How many recalls does the 1978 Plymouth Sapporo have?

The 1978 Plymouth Sapporo has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Plymouth Sapporo has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Plymouth Sapporo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Plymouth Sapporo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 15,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 79V149000 1979-06-13 15,000 affected

Defect

THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS DUE TO AN INADEQUATE STAKING OPERATION THAT MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK BY THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BODY THROUGH THE PUMP BREATHER HOLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL PUMPS AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Plymouth Sapporo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.