Western Rws Series 1981
Model Rws Series made in 1981 by Western got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and suspension.
Model 1981
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
81V087000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1978 to 07/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 10/12/1982 | MFR | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 07/08/1981 | 07/17/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Due to a deficiency in material strength, the front engine support brackets on the involved vehicles may develop cracks that could lead to bracket failure. this would cause the engine to drop down into the radiator, damaging the shroud, engine fan, and other associated parts. the engine throttle could be pulled into full governed position. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The existing support brackets will be replaced with brackets made of ductile iron, at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; front engine support brackets.consequences of defect: with the throttle locked in this position, the driverwould have no control over vehicle speed. loss of vehicle control and anaccident could follow. | |||||||||||||||
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 | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
81V156000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1978 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 186 | 07/13/1982 | MFR | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 12/29/1981 | 01/08/1982 | 571 | 124 | |||||
Defect Summary | The throttle return springs on the affected vehicles provide less than the required torque, causing a sluggish return of the throttle to the idle position after the accelerator pedal is released. this fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | New anchor brackets and spring extensions for the throttle return springs, will be installed at corrected locations without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; throttle return springs.consequences of defect: a failure of the accelerator function to respondnormally could cause an accident in certain traffic situations. |