Recalls for your 1980 Western Rs Series

Recalls for 1980 Western Rs Series

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3 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS


Posted on: 1985-12-04
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop.

Notes
System: frame rail.  Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with ross or garrison power steering with eaton power steering pump.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS


Posted on: 1981-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1984-04-11
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.  The spring seats will also be replaced.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident.