White Truck Western Star 1979

Model Western Star made in 1979 by White Truck got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, seats and service brakes, air.

Western star year 1979

Recalls

Model 1979

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
82V007000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 05/01/1978 to 07/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	123	06/04/1982	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/25/1982	02/01/1982	571	121
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. the tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. it may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.
SEATS
80V013000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 10/01/1979 to 11/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	47	10/15/1980	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	02/11/1980	03/07/1980	571	302
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
79V177000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 10/01/1978 to 03/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	250	01/03/1980	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	07/25/1979	10/12/1979	571	121
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will either rebuild the valve or permanently disable the anti-lock system without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; relay valve.consequences of defect: this condition would result in a partial loss ofbraking action and extended vehicle stopping distances. this situation couldlead to an accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
80V115000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 07/01/1978 to 10/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	100	10/30/1981	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/09/1980	10/16/1980	571	121
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: insufficient air capacity could result in air pressurereserves being depleted. this would cause the spring brakes to lock, and couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.