1982 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 84V032000 on 04/03/1984
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 03/31/1981 - 02/29/1984
Affected:: 1,163
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: Front axle air brake lines will be replaced, employing new routing and heat resistance improvements.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with mach e-9 series v-8 engines.system: service brakes; front brake lines.consequences of defect: vehicle stopping distance would increase withoutwarning and could result in a vehicle crash.
Campaign:: 84V036000 on 04/10/1984
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Manufactured:: 09/30/1978 - 04/30/1982
Affected:: 3,421
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.