1982 Western Ws Series problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1982 Western Ws Series — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other Ws Series years?

Ws Series NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1982 Western Ws Series have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

84V036000SuspensionMarch 23, 1984 · 3,421 units

Defect

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.

1982 Western Ws Series — common questions

Is the 1982 Western Ws Series reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1982 Western Ws Series have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1982 Western Ws Series. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1982 compare to other Ws Series years?

Does the 1982 Western Ws Series have recalls?

1982 Western Ws Series — common questions

Is the 1982 Western Ws Series reliable?

Does the 1982 Western Ws Series have recalls?

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