Western RWL Series, RWS Series, WL Series, WS Series (1978-1981): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 81V087000 · Jul 8, 1981 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
15,000
vehicles affected
15,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V087000
- Date
- Jul 8, 1981
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 1978-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western | RWL Series | 1978-1981 |
| Western | RWS Series | 1978-1981 |
| Western | WL Series | 1978-1981 |
| Western | WS Series | 1978-1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V087000?
4 models: Western RWL Series (1978-1981), Western RWS Series (1978-1981), Western WL Series (1978-1981) and 1 more, about 15,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V087000?
THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.