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Western RL Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Western RL Series (1977–1984).

5
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1979
year with most recalls

Pick your Western RL Series model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Western RL Series10
1983 Western RL Series10
1982 Western RL Series10
1981 Western RL Series20
1980 Western RL Series30
1979 Western RL Series40
1978 Western RL Series30
1977 Western RL Series10

All Western RL Series recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Western RL Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 85V158000 Reported 1,575 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The right hand frame rail lower flange could develop cracks due to poor grinding methods at stress points. Consequence of defect: frame failure could occur without warning and could result in loss of control and possibly a crash.

    Remedy: Remove and replace frame rail as necessary or ground out and dress to eliminate any stress risers that may develop.

    Model years: 1979, 1980

  2. Leaf spring assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 84V036000 Reported 3,421 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

  3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 84V033000 Reported 4,393 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. The bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose.

    Remedy: Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

  4. Springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 81V094000 Reported 1,000 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

  5. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 79V275000 Reported 9,000 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979

Other Western models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.