WESTERN RL SERIES 1983: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | RL SERIES | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-11-05 | 1984-03-22 | 1984-04-05 |
Production Dates: 1983-11-01 - 1984-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4393
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
