1979 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR RECALL - #80V013000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1979 - 11/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
3/7/1980 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/1980 |
| # Affected |
47 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1979 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1979 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
1979 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
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