| Make : WESTERN | Model : WS SERIES | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19770801 - 19791001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V275000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800630 | Date Received by ODI: 19791228 | Date Added to Database: 19800114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN PRODUCTS | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 204 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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