Western Western 1980
Model Western made in 1980 by Western got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
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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STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
81V122000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 07/01/1975 to 06/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 31703 | 02/01/1982 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/14/1981 | 10/27/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Steering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. this will be done at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft binder bolts.consequences of defect: shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: as a precaution, immediately check the binder bolts on the steering shaftfor looseness. if they are loose, tighten them to 60 ft-lbs torque. tighteningbolts does not permanently remedy the defect. new bolts and nuts must beinstalled. |