Vehicle recall 80V013000 · February 11, 1980

1979 White Truck Western Star

The seat material used in the involved vehicles does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, "flammability of interior materials".

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the existing seatback and cushion with material which conforms to the standard.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks.system: interior; seat material.consequences of defect: if the outer covering of the seat is torn, the paddingcould ignite upon contact with an open flame, a lit cigarette or cigar. Thiscould result in a fire and personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V013000
Reported to NHTSA: February 11, 1980
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: October 15, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 47
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 80V013000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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White Truck Western Star (1979): 1979

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