SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
— Recall Campaign #84V036000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 3,421 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V036000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 23, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V036000 |
| Units affected: | 3,421 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 1978-1982 MACK CF
- 1978-1982 MACK F SERIES
- 1978-1982 MACK FM SERIES
- 1978-1982 MACK MB SERIES
- 1978-1982 MACK MC SERIES
- 1978-1982 MACK MR SERIES
- 1978-1982 MACK R SERIES
- 1978-1982 WESTERN RL SERIES
- 1978-1982 WESTERN RS SERIES
- 1978-1982 WESTERN RWL SERIES
- 1978-1982 WESTERN RWS SERIES
- 1978-1982 WESTERN WL SERIES
- 1978-1982 WESTERN WS SERIES