Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V089000 Reported April 5, 1979

Lighting:light and communications:reflective devic

Q: What is recall 79V089000?

NHTSA recall 79V089000 was issued by White Motor Corporation on April 5, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:light and communications:reflective devic. The recall affects approximately 91 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

White Motor Corporation · N/A · 91 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79V089000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

White Motor Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 5, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", in regard to height mounting location requirements. The rear reflex reflectors exceed the maximum 60 inch height mounting location requirement. Operation of the vehicle in a bob-tail mode or parking in other than daylight hours may convey an incorrect perception to motorists approaching from the rear.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and install, if necessary, the proper components.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized White Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 79V089000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 79V089000

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

What is recall 79V089000?

NHTSA recall 79V089000 was issued by White Motor Corporation on April 5, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:light and communications:reflective devic. The recall affects approximately 91 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized White Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V089000 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.