Western Western 1981

Model Western made in 1981 by Western got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering.

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
81V071000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1981 to 06/01/1981V (Vehicle)4308/27/1981MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC06/10/198106/18/1981571209
Defect SummaryThe involved trucks do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies, in that the first purchaser usage and maintenance instructions for the seat belt assembly was omitted from the operators manual which came with the vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will include the missing information with the notification letter.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: interior; seat belt instructions.consequences of defect: improper use and care of the seat belt system due tothe omission of these instructions may result in a degradation of the systemseffectiveness in providing passenger protection in the event of an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
81V122000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1975 to 06/01/1981V (Vehicle)3170302/01/1982MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/14/198110/27/1981
Defect SummarySteering 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 SummaryUnique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. this will be done at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.