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Western RL Series Recall 81V094: Suspension:Rear:Springs

NHTSA campaign 81V094, reported August 6, 1981, 1,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V094MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONALSQHD-SQHP REAR AXLE AND DAYTON TRUCKMASTER SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING SEAT/RADIUS ROD BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Western RL Series19801981
Western RS Series19801981
Western RWL Series19801981
Western RWS Series19801981
Western WL Series19801981
Western WS Series19801981