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1979 WESTERN RL SERIES

4 recalls — 0 complaints

85V158000 Nov 26, 1985
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD ... Read more
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.
1,575 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
84V036000 Mar 23, 1984
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
3,421 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
81V094000 Aug 6, 1981
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
1,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
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

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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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