WESTERNRwl Series
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup
1983 Western Rwl Series recalls
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as Western Rwl Series.
Most-mentioned components
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · 1SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 1
Campaign 84V033000
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Oct 3, 1985
Summary
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
Remedy
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INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Campaign 84V032000
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Oct 3, 1985
Summary
FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.
Remedy
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FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPLACED, EMPLOYING NEW ROUTING AND HEAT RESISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS.
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Model history
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