1983 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:: 84V033000 on 04/04/1984
Component:: Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:: 10/31/1983 - 01/31/1984
Affected:: 4,393
Defect:: Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. the bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose.
Correction:: Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications.
Notes:: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; shaft clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this can lead to complete loss of steering controlwithout warning and possible vehicle crash.