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1977 WESTERN RL SERIES

1 recalls — 0 complaints

79V275000 Dec 28, 1979
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 204, "STEERING CONTROL REARWARD DISPLACEMENT". THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE. THIS BRACKET, ALONG WITH THE TAPER LEAF FRONT SPRINGS, ATTACHES THE SPRING SHACKLE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.
9,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

WESTERN RL SERIES — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WESTERN RL SERIES across all model years (1977–1984).

16 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WESTERN RL SERIES — Year by Year

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1984 1 0 View
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1982 1 0 View
1981 2 0 View
1980 3 0 View
1979 4 0 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 (current) 1 0

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