1983 Western Rwl Series Recalls

All 1983 Western Rwl Series recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

April 5th, 1984
Recalled Component
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Recall Date
April 5th, 1984
Units Effected
4,393
NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V033000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: November 5th, 1984

Defect Summary:
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.

Corrective Summary:
INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall 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.

April 4th, 1984
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
April 4th, 1984
Units Effected
1,163
NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V032000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1984

Defect Summary:
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.

Corrective Summary:
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACH E-9 SERIES V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE WITHOUTWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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