1978 Western WS Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Western WS Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1978 Western WS 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.
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.
The cab electrical feed cables may have been installed on the involved vehicles with an inadequate crimping of the terminal to the cable. As a result, the cable could separate from the terminal.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, recrimp the terminal ends as required.
The involved vehicles fail to comform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The tether belt mounting brackets may allow the seat upper base to rotate and disconnect upon heavy loading.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install improved seat tether mounting brackets, without charge to owner.
Every Western WS Series model year
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