WESTERN WL SERIES 1978: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | WL SERIES | 1978 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1984-03-23 | 1984-04-11 |
Production Dates: 1978-10-01 - 1982-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3421
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE.
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR SPRING SEAT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
