Make : WESTERN | Model : RL SERIES | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19790101 - 19801001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V158000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870113 | Date Received by ODI: 19851126 | Date Added to Database: 19851204 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN PRODUCTS | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1575 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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