1980 Western Wl Series Recalls

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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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V094000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: May 10th, 1982

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.

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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V087000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: October 12th, 1982

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.

Corrective Summary:
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 80V026000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1979
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1980
Date of Owner Notification: January 5th, 1981

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.

Corrective Summary:
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE INSTALLED IN AN ACCEPTABLE LOCATION.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: MISLOCATION OF LABELS MAY DEPRIVE OWNER OF INFORMATIONNECESSARY FOR SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION.