Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V071000 Reported June 10, 1981

Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

White Motor Corporation · Seat Belts · 43 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V071000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
43
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 10, 1981

Defect Summary

The involved trucks do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies", in that the first purchaser usage and maintenance instructions for the seat belt assembly was omitted from the operator"s manual which came with the vehicle.

Corrective Action

The dealer will include the missing information with the notification letter.

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 81V071000 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 81V071000

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

What is recall 81V071000?

NHTSA recall 81V071000 was issued by White Motor Corporation on June 10, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 43 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 81V071000 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.