Western 1978–1981 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled July 8, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V087000 · Western
Remedy
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
15,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Western RWL SERIES · Western RWS SERIES · Western WL SERIES · Western WS SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →