Rear: springsRecall 81V-094 · Western vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 81V-094 covers 1,000 Western vehicles for a rear: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1981.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,0006 models

ReportedAug 6, 1981Owners notified May 10, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 81V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Western RL Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Western RS Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Western RWL Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Western RWS Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Western WL Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Western WS Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Built from May 1, 1978 to September 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.