1978 Western Rws Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Western Rws Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1978 Western Rws Series. Newest first.
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.
The throttle return springs on the affected vehicles provide less than the required torque, causing a sluggish return of the throttle to the idle position after the accelerator pedal IS released. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
New anchor brackets and spring extensions for the throttle return springs, will be installed at corrected locations without charge to owner.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The existing support brackets will be replaced with brackets made of ductile iron, at no charge to owner.
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.
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