Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V007000 Reported January 9, 1979

Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm

White Motor Corporation · Seat Belts · 710 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
710
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 9, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", because the seat tether anchor belt was not relocated two inches rearward as was the driver"s seat.

Corrective Action

The dealer will relocate the anchor rearward two inches at no cost to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized White Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 79V007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79V007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V007000?

NHTSA recall 79V007000 was issued by White Motor Corporation on January 9, 1979. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 710 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized White Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V007000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.