Does the 1979 White Truck Western Star have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, service brakes, air, seats. 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 1979 White Truck Western Star recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a White Truck 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 1979 White Truck Western Star?

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

1979 White Truck Western Star recalls

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

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

For the 1979 White Truck Western Star. 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 White Truck 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 White Truck dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 White Truck Western Star recalls, newest first

January 25, 1982NHTSA 82V007000123 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Summary: 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.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 9, 1980NHTSA 80V115000100 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 11, 1980NHTSA 80V01300047 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 25, 1979NHTSA 79V177000250 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: 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 these valves.
Remedy: Dealer will either rebuild the valve or permanently disable the anti-lock system without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 White Truck Western Star were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other White Truck Western Star years

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Questions

Does the 1979 White Truck Western Star have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, service brakes, air, seats. 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 1979 White Truck Western Star recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a White Truck 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 1979 White Truck Western Star?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.