1982 Western Rws Series Recalls

All 1982 Western Rws 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 11th, 1984
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
April 11th, 1984
Units Effected
3,421
NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V036000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1982

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.

Corrective Summary:
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Recall 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.

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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