WESTERNRl Series
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1979 Western Rl Series recalls
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as Western Rl Series.
Most-mentioned components
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · 1SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · 1SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY · 1SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS · 1
Campaign 85V158000
Structure › Frame And Members
Feb 11, 1987
Summary
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 OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy
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REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.
Campaign 79V275000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs
Apr 12, 1981
Summary
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.
Remedy
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DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.
Campaign 84V036000
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly
Nov 3, 1985
Summary
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.
Remedy
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THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Campaign 81V094000
Suspension › Rear › Springs
Jun 8, 1981
Summary
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.
Remedy
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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.
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Model history
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