1979 Western Rs Series Recalls

4 known recalls on record with NHTSA. Data updated 17 hours ago.

Structure, Frame And Members

November 26, 1985 NHTSA recall 85V158000 1,575 units

THE 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…

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Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly

March 23, 1984 NHTSA recall 84V036000 3,421 units

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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Suspension, Rear, Springs

August 6, 1981 NHTSA recall 81V094000 1,000 units

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.

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Suspension, Front, Springs, Coil Springs

December 28, 1979 NHTSA recall 79V275000 9,000 units

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…

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