Recall
Western Rwl Series — 81V087000
NHTSA ID
81V087000
Make
Western
Model
Rwl Series
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1981-07-08
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
15,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO A DEFICIENCY IN MATERIAL STRENGTH, THE FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS THAT COULD LEAD TO BRACKET FAILURE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DROP DOWN INTO THE RADIATOR, DAMAGING THE SHROUD, ENGINE FAN, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. THE ENGINE THROTTLE COULD BE PULLED INTO FULL GOVERNED POSITION.
Remedy
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.