How many recalls does the 1980 National Custom Van have?

The 1980 National Custom Van has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1980 National Custom Van has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1980 National Custom Van Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1980 National Custom Van has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 81V052000 1981-04-17 4 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, NO WINDOW RELEASE MECHANISMS OR REAR EMERGENCY EXITS WERE INSTALLED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

Remedy

NEW WINDOWS EQUIPPED WITH RELEASE MECHANISMS, AND ROOF EXITS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1980 National Custom Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.