1983 WESTERN RWL SERIES RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

1983 WESTERN RWL SERIES RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of 1983 WESTERN RWL SERIES recalls and defects found on 1983 WESTERN RWL SERIES automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the 1983 WESTERN RWL SERIES manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their structure, or performance.  Look up customer problems!

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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Most Recent Recalls For 1983 WESTERN RWL SERIES

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1983-1984 WESTERN RWL SERIES STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1983-1984 WESTERN RWL SERIES	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 4393	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1984-03-22
Summary: IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
1981-1984 WESTERN RWL SERIES SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1981-1984 WESTERN RWL SERIES	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 1163	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1984-03-22
Summary: FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN PERMIT BRAKE LINES TO MELT AND RUPTURE, CAUSING A REDUCTION IN AIR PRESSURE TO BRAKE CHAMBERS UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.