Vehicle recall 81V094000 · August 6, 1981
Western RL Series, RS Series and 4 more models
Inadequate weld positioning coupled with radius rod load and loosening of the spring clip nuts could cause spring seat fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with rockwell internationalsqhd-sqhp rear axle and dayton truckmaster suspension.system: suspension; spring seat/radius rod bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause a loss of vehicle controlwithout prior warning and may result in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 1981
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- May 10, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western RL Series (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Western RS Series (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Western RWL Series (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Western RWS Series (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Western WL Series (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Western WS Series (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
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