Latest WESTERN RS SERIES Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/western/rs_seriesThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationThu, 21 Nov 2024 13:35:56 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive1980 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERSTHE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004620000054063000000273/recall.aspxTue, 26 Nov 1985 00:00:00 GMT1979 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERSTHE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004620000053395000000273/recall.aspxTue, 26 Nov 1985 00:00:00 GMT1982 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYSPRING 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004265000054846000000051/recall.aspxFri, 23 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1981 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYSPRING 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004265000054064000000051/recall.aspxFri, 23 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1980 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYSPRING 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004265000054063000000051/recall.aspxFri, 23 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1979 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYSPRING 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004265000053395000000051/recall.aspxFri, 23 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1978 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYSPRING 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004265000053390000000051/recall.aspxFri, 23 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1984 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARIMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004262000054821000000002/recall.aspxThu, 22 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1983 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARIMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000004262000054812000000002/recall.aspxThu, 22 Mar 1984 00:00:00 GMT1981 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGSINADEQUATE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003743000054064000000046/recall.aspxThu, 06 Aug 1981 00:00:00 GMT1980 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGSINADEQUATE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003743000054063000000046/recall.aspxThu, 06 Aug 1981 00:00:00 GMT1979 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGSINADEQUATE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003743000053395000000046/recall.aspxThu, 06 Aug 1981 00:00:00 GMT1978 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGSINADEQUATE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003743000053390000000046/recall.aspxThu, 06 Aug 1981 00:00:00 GMT1979 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGSTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003363000053395000000025/recall.aspxFri, 28 Dec 1979 00:00:00 GMT1978 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGSTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003363000053390000000025/recall.aspxFri, 28 Dec 1979 00:00:00 GMT1977 WESTERN RS SERIES RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGSTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/western/rs_series/recalls/000003363000053394000000025/recall.aspxFri, 28 Dec 1979 00:00:00 GMT