Defect Description For Recall
Due To A Deficiency In Material Strength, The Front Engine Support Brackets On The Involved Vehicles May Develop Cracks That Could Lead To Bracket Failure. This Would Cause The Engine To Drop Down Into The Radiator, Damaging The Shroud, Engine Fan, And Other Associated Parts. The Engine Throttle Could Be Pulled Into Full Governed Position.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
WS SERIES
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
81V087000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Existing Support Brackets Will Be Replaced With Brackets Made Of DuCTIle Iron, At No Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19780401
End Of Manufacture
19810701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15000
Date Owners Notified
19821012
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Products
Date Report Received
19810708