Recall
Western Rs Series — 85V158000
NHTSA ID
85V158000
Make
Western
Model
Rs Series
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1985-11-26
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Units Affected
1,575
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.