Western Rs Series 1980
Model Rs Series made in 1980 by Western got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, suspension.
Model 1980
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
85V158000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1979 to 10/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 1575 | 01/13/1987 | MFR | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 11/26/1985 | 12/04/1985 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points. consequence of defect: frame failure could occur without warning and could result in loss of control and possibly a crash. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: frame rail. vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with ross or garrison power steering with eaton power steering pump. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
81V094000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1978 to 09/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 1000 | 05/10/1982 | MFR | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 08/06/1981 | 08/11/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Inadequate weld positioning coupled with radius rod load and loosening of the spring clip nuts could cause spring seat fracture. this can result in loss of directional control of the axle. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Spring seat radius rod brackets will be inspected and replaced if necessary. in addition, supplemental brackets will be installed to reinforce the spring seat, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with rockwell internationalsqhd-sqhp rear axle and dayton truckmaster suspension.system: suspension; spring seat/radius rod bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause a loss of vehicle controlwithout prior warning and may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
84V036000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1978 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 3421 | ODI | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 03/23/1984 | 04/11/1984 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. the spring seats will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident. |