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1978 WESTERN WS SERIES Recall - Campaign #79V275000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 WESTERN WS SERIES RECALL - #79V275000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS

THE 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.

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Vehicle 1978 WESTERN WS SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 8/1/1977 - 10/1/1979
Recalled on 1/14/1980
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 6/30/1980
# Affected 9,000
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
 
Description THE 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.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BRACKET BREAK, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BEIMPAIRED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1978 WESTERN WS SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD

1978 WESTERN WS SERIES Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1978 WESTERN WS SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

1978 WESTERN WS SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS

1978 WESTERN WS SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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