| Make : WESTERN | Model : WL SERIES | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19780501 - 19810901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V094000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820510 | Date Received by ODI: 19810806 | Date Added to Database: 19810811 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN PRODUCTS | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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