Western Tank Trailers 1980

Model Tank Trailers made in 1980 by Western got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
87V028000WESTERN TRUCK & TRAILERfrom 01/01/1967 to 01/01/1980V (Vehicle)1001/15/1987ODIWESTERN PRODUCTS03/09/198703/25/1987
Defect SummaryWeld cracks and axle fractures could occur due to incompatibility of neway rc 122 suspension and rockwell axles.
Consequence SummaryCracks could lead to complete failure of axle beam;vehicle handling would be impaired.
Corrective SummaryReplace rockwell axles with an approved alternative.
NotesSystem: suspension/axle.vehicle description: commerical highway tank trailers.