Recall
Western Rs Series — 79V275000
NHTSA ID
79V275000
Make
Western
Model
Rs Series
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-12-28
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Units Affected
9,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.