1979 Western RS Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Western RS Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1979 Western RS Series. Newest first.
The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points. consequence of defect: frame failure could occur without warning and could result in loss of control and possibly a crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. The spring seats will also be replaced.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the present aluminum front spring rear bracket with a redesigned spring bracket containing a reinforcing rib.
Every Western RS Series model year
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