WESTERN WL SERIES 1981: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | WL SERIES | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-05-10 | 1981-08-06 | 1981-08-11 |
Production Dates: 1978-05-01 - 1981-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONALSQHD-SQHP REAR AXLE AND DAYTON TRUCKMASTER SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING SEAT/RADIUS ROD BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
