Western Products | NHTSA Recall #79V275000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V275000 by Western Products. Includes 9,000 affected units, SUSPENSION:TWIN:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT:SPRING COIL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". The aluminum front spring rear bracket is subject to breakage. This bracket, along with the taper leaf front springs, attaches the spring shackle to the chassis frame.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the present aluminum front spring rear bracket with a redesigned spring bracket containing a reinforcing rib.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V275000

Manufacturer: Western Products

Report Received Date: 1979-12-28T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:twin:i-beam:solid:front:spring coil

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 9,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". The aluminum front spring rear bracket is subject to breakage. This bracket, along with the taper leaf front springs, attaches the spring shackle to the chassis frame.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace the present aluminum front spring rear bracket with a redesigned spring bracket containing a reinforcing rib.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ex85_dxtc-pwxi

NHTSA ID: 79V275000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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