1981 Western Rl Series Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V036000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1982

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR SPRING SEAT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V094000
Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: May 10th, 1982

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONALSQHD-SQHP REAR AXLE AND DAYTON TRUCKMASTER SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING SEAT/RADIUS ROD BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.