Recall 79V275000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Defect in 1977-1979 WESTERN WS SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V275000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1977 WESTERN RS SERIES, 1977 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1977 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RS SERIES, 1978 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RWS SERIES
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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.
Related Recalls for WESTERN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V121000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6,188 | |
| 05V435000 | 2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE | WHEELS:RIM | 44 | |
| 05V250000 | 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 | |
| 02V243000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 254 | |
| 04V372000 | 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | |
| 00V273002 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 121 | |
| 95V210000 | 1995 WESTERN DREAMER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 127 | |
| 92V151000 | 1989 WESTERN TRAVELLITE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 112 | |
| 90E041000 | 1991 WESTERN ALPINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 309 | |
| 89V017000 | 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1,134 |