Recalls for your 1977 Western Rl Series

Recalls for 1977 Western Rl Series

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS


Posted on: 1980-01-14
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the present aluminum front spring rear bracket with a redesigned spring bracket containing a reinforcing rib.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; aluminum front spring rear bracket.consequences of defect: should the bracket break, steering control would beimpaired.  This could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.