Recall 81V094000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS Defect in 1978-1981 WESTERN RS SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V094000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1978 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RS SERIES, 1978 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN RS SERIES, 1980 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1980 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1980 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1981 WESTERN WL SERIES, 1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES, 1981 WESTERN WS SERIES, 1981 WESTERN RL SERIES, 1981 WESTERN RWS SERIES, 1981 WESTERN RS SERIES
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Defect Description
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.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |