1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #86V016000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY
THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN OR CAN START UP WHEN THE SENTINEL SHUTDOWN UNIT BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL. THIS ALLOWS FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL LINE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL LINE OR FILTER TO SPLIT OPEN AND LEAK OR SPRAY FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL LEAKING OR SPRAYING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. NOTE: AN IMMEDIATE STEP TO BE TAKEN TO PREVENT A FAILURE IS TO TURN THE CONTROL HANDLE ON THE SENTINEL SHUTDOWN UNIT FROM "RUN" TO "BYPASS".
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 7/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
2/10/1986 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1986 |
| # Affected |
5 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
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| Description |
THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN OR CAN START UP WHEN THE SENTINEL SHUTDOWN UNIT BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL. THIS ALLOWS FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL LINE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL LINE OR FILTER TO SPLIT OPEN AND LEAK OR SPRAY FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL LEAKING OR SPRAYING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. NOTE: AN IMMEDIATE STEP TO BE TAKEN TO PREVENT A FAILURE IS TO TURN THE CONTROL HANDLE ON THE SENTINEL SHUTDOWN UNIT FROM "RUN" TO "BYPASS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE INTO THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER GVWR EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406B DIESEL ENGINES. |
| See also |
1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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