1979 WESTERN RL SERIES Recall - Campaign #84V036000

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1979 WESTERN RL SERIES RECALL - #84V036000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 1979 WESTERN RL SERIES Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Manufactured between 10/1/1978 - 5/1/1982 Recalled on 4/11/1984 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 3,421 Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY   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. Consequences 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. See also 1979 WESTERN RL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS 1979 WESTERN RL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS 1979 WESTERN RL SERIES Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS