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NHTSARecalled Aug 6, 1981 · #81V094000

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:SPRING:COIL AND ATTACH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:SPRING:COIL AND ATTACH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice