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NHTSARecalled Nov 26, 1985 · #85V158000

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE COULD DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO POOR GRINDING METHODS AT STRESS POINTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FRAME FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.

View the official CPSC notice