Recalls › 81V094000

NHTSA recall 81V094000

Suspension › Rear › Springs

Western RL Series and 5 more

Reported Aug 6, 19811,000 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt May 1, 1978 – Sep 1, 1981

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Western RL Series
1978197919801981
Western RS Series
1978197919801981
Western Rwl Series
1978197919801981
Western Rws Series
1978197919801981
Western WL Series
1978197919801981
Western WS Series
1978197919801981

Notes

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.