1979 White Truck Western Star
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 White Truck Western Star. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1979 White Truck Western Star. Newest first.
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Certain vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 12I, "air brake systems". This requires the air tank capacity to be at least twelve times as large as the brake chamber volume, to provide adequate reserves for situations which may require repeated brake applications.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
The seat material used in the involved vehicles does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". The vehicles involved are equipped with passenger seats constructed with padding that will burn at a rate exceeding the standard limit of four inches per minute.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the existing seatback and cushion with material which conforms to the standard.
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", in regard to defective brake application and improper release time. Also, the anti-lock valves were manufactured with an anti-lock piston which, with extended use, may stick. This prevents air from being delivered to the air brake chambers supplied by…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will either rebuild the valve or permanently disable the anti-lock system without charge.
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