Western Rws Series 1984
Model Rws Series made in 1984 by Western got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1984
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 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V033000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1983 to 02/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 4393 | 11/05/1984 | MFR | WESTERN PRODUCTS | 03/22/1984 | 04/05/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. the bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; shaft clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this can lead to complete loss of steering controlwithout warning and possible vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||