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Recall

Western Rs Series — 81V094000

NHTSA ID
81V094000
Make
Western
Model
Rs Series
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1981-08-06
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Units Affected
1,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Western Rs Series
Model Years: 1979

1979 Western Rs Series