Western Products | NHTSA Recall #81V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V094000 by Western Products. Includes 1,000 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:SPRING:COIL AND ATTACH, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Inadequate weld positioning coupled with radius rod load and loosening of the spring clip nuts could cause spring seat fracture. This can result in loss of directional control of the axle.

Corrective Action

Spring seat radius rod brackets will be inspected and replaced if necessary. In addition, supplemental brackets will be installed to reinforce the spring seat, without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V094000

Manufacturer: Western Products

Report Received Date: 1981-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:single axle:rear:spring:coil and attach

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Inadequate weld positioning coupled with radius rod load and loosening of the spring clip nuts could cause spring seat fracture. This can result in loss of directional control of the axle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Spring seat radius rod brackets will be inspected and replaced if necessary. In addition, supplemental brackets will be installed to reinforce the spring seat, without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vthc.zfm2_tti9

NHTSA ID: 81V094000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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