Does the 1981 Western RS Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Western RS Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Western RS Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Western RS Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Western RS Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Western been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Western RS Series recalls, newest first

March 23, 1984NHTSA 84V0360003,421 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Summary: Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. Loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.
Remedy: The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. The spring seats will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 1981NHTSA 81V0940001,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Western RS Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western RS Series years

Other 1981 Western models

Questions

Does the 1981 Western RS Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Western RS Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Western RS Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.