Does the 1980 Ward Industries SC Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1980 Ward Industries SC Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ward Industries dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Ward Industries SC Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1980 Ward Industries SC Series recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Ward Industries SC Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ward Industries been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ward Industries dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Ward Industries SC Series recalls, newest first

June 17, 1980NHTSA 80V082000115 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Summary: Vehicle does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The brake warning light may not activate when the ignition key is rotated between the "on" and "start" circuit checking positions.
Remedy: Owner will receive instructions to inspect for proper grounding of the ignition switch and to correct it, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 17, 1980NHTSA 80V08100056 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars". On some vehicles the tire and rim size designation and the cold tire inflation pressure were not furnished.
Remedy: Dealer will install a corrected certification label over the existing label.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Ward Industries SC Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ward Industries SC Series years

Other 1980 Ward Industries models

1980 Ward Industries C Series2 recalls

Questions

Does the 1980 Ward Industries SC Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1980 Ward Industries SC Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ward Industries dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Ward Industries SC Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.