WESTERN PRODUCTS: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by WESTERN PRODUCTS in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES PROVIDE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TORQUE, CAUSING A SLUGGISH RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 81V156000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 186

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 6, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:SPRING:COIL AND ATTACH

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V094000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 8, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:MOUNTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V087000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 15,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE EXISTING SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BRACKETS MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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