Engine & cooling

1981 Western WS Series Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1981 Western WS Series's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine recalls for the 1981 Western WS Series

Engine

81V087000Jul 8, 198115,000 vehicles affected

The problem: 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: The existing support brackets will be replaced with brackets made of ductile iron, at no charge to owner.

Engine complaints

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Western WS Series engine complaints by year

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WS Series engine problems, every year

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

1981 Western WS Series Engine problems

Engine recalls for the 1981 Western WS Series

Engine complaints

Western WS Series engine complaints by year

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