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.

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