Western Wl Series 1980

Model Wl Series made in 1980 by Western got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and suspension.

Wl series year 1980

Recalls

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
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
80V026000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 01/01/1979 to 01/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	3300	01/05/1981	MFR	WESTERN PRODUCTS	03/11/1980	04/04/1980	567
Defect Summary	Vehicle certification labels were mislocated on the involved vehicles. the labels are located inside the dispatch box lid where they are not easily visible.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	New certification labels will be installed in an acceptable location.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: equipment; vehicle certification labels.consequences of defect: mislocation of labels may deprive owner of informationnecessary for safe vehicle operation.
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.