Western Rwl Series 1982
Model Rwl Series made in 1982 by Western got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.
Model 1982
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V032000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1981 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 1163 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/22/1984 | 04/04/1984 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Front axle air brake lines are routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold. this can permit brake lines to melt and rupture, causing a reduction in air pressure to brake chambers upon brake application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Front axle air brake lines will be replaced, employing new routing and heat resistance improvements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with mach e-9 series v-8 engines.system: service brakes; front brake lines.consequences of defect: vehicle stopping distance would increase withoutwarning and could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V036000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1978 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 3421 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 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. | |||||||||||||||