Recall 81V087000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 1978-1981 WESTERN WS SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 15,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V087000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1978 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1978 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1980 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1981 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1981 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1981 WESTERN WL SERIES
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Defect Description
DUE TO A DEFICIENCY IN MATERIAL STRENGTH, THE FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS THAT COULD LEAD TO BRACKET FAILURE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DROP DOWN INTO THE RADIATOR, DAMAGING THE SHROUD, ENGINE FAN, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. THE ENGINE THROTTLE COULD BE PULLED INTO FULL GOVERNED POSITION.
Remedy
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |