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NHTSARecalled Jul 8, 1981 · #81V087000

ENGINE:MOUNTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
ENGINE:MOUNTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice