Western Products | NHTSA Recall #81V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V087000 by Western Products. Includes 15,000 affected units, ENGINE:MOUNTS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to a deficiency in material strength, the front engine support brackets on the involved vehicles may develop cracks that could lead to bracket failure. This would cause the engine to drop down into the radiator, damaging the shroud, engine fan, and other associated parts. The engine throttle could be pulled into full governed position.

Corrective Action

The existing support brackets will be replaced with brackets made of ductile iron, at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V087000

Manufacturer: Western Products

Report Received Date: 1981-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Engine:mounts

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 15,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Due to a deficiency in material strength, the front engine support brackets on the involved vehicles may develop cracks that could lead to bracket failure. This would cause the engine to drop down into the radiator, damaging the shroud, engine fan, and other associated parts. The engine throttle could be pulled into full governed position.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The existing support brackets will be replaced with brackets made of ductile iron, at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 81V087000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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