Western Wl Series 1983
Model Wl Series made in 1983 by Western got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1983
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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. |