Does the 1978 Western WL Series have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, engine and engine cooling, seat belts, electrical system. 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 1978 Western WL 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 1978 Western WL Series?

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

1978 Western WL Series recalls

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

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

For the 1978 Western WL 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.

1978 Western WL 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

July 8, 1981NHTSA 81V08700015,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: 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.
Remedy: The existing support brackets will be replaced with brackets made of ductile iron, at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 1979NHTSA 79V2750009,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary: The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". The aluminum front spring rear bracket is subject to breakage. This bracket, along with the taper leaf front springs, attaches the spring shackle to the chassis frame.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the present aluminum front spring rear bracket with a redesigned spring bracket containing a reinforcing rib.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 27, 1979NHTSA 79V274000400 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: The involved vehicles fail to comform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The tether belt mounting brackets may allow the seat upper base to rotate and disconnect upon heavy loading.
Remedy: Dealer will install improved seat tether mounting brackets, without charge to owner.

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December 27, 1979NHTSA 79V2710004,456 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: The cab electrical feed cables may have been installed on the involved vehicles with an inadequate crimping of the terminal to the cable. As a result, the cable could separate from the terminal.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, recrimp the terminal ends as required.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Western WL Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western WL Series years

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Questions

Does the 1978 Western WL Series have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, engine and engine cooling, seat belts, electrical system. 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 1978 Western WL 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 1978 Western WL Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.