Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204, “Steering Control Rearward Displacement”. The Aluminum Front Spring Rear Bracket Is Subject To Breakage. This Bracket, Along With The Taper Leaf Front Springs, Attaches The Spring Shackle To The Chassis Frame.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
WS SERIES
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V275000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Present Aluminum Front Spring Rear Bracket With A Redesigned Spring Bracket Containing A Reinforcing Rib.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19770801
End Of Manufacture
19791001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9000
Date Owners Notified
19800630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Products
Date Report Received
19791228
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
204