5
recalls
The Western RL Series has 5 recalls covering 19,389 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1979: 4
Units affected
19K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Western RL Series by component
- Suspension3 · 13K units
- Steering1 · 4,393 units
- Structure1 · 1,575 units
Western RL Series recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 1985 | Western RL Series, RS Series (1979-1980): StructureNo. 85V158000 | Crash risk | 1,575 |
| Mar 23, 1984 | Mack CF, F Series, FM Series, MB Series and 9 more (1978-1982): SuspensionNo. 84V036000 | Other or not stated | 3,421 |
| Mar 22, 1984 | Mack DM Series, MC Series, MH, R Series and 10 more (1983-1984): SteeringNo. 84V033000 | Other or not stated | 4,393 |
| Aug 6, 1981 | Western RL Series, RS Series, RWL Series, RWS Series and 2 more (1978-1981): SuspensionNo. 81V094000 | Crash risk | 1,000 |
| Dec 28, 1979 | Western RL Series, RS Series, RWL Series, RWS Series and 2 more (1977-1979): SuspensionNo. 79V275000 | Other or not stated | 9,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1984 Western RL Series recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1984 Western RL Series. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Western RL Series have?
5 recalls cover the Western RL Series, for 19,389 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (3 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.