WESTERN PRODUCTS: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by WESTERN PRODUCTS in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 28, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:TWIN:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT:SPRING COIL

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V275000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 9,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED SPRING BRACKET CONTAINING A REINFORCING RIB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 27, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V274000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEAT TETHER MOUNTING BRACKETS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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