1986 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #87V030000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
ALUMINUM FUEL TANK PICKUP TUBE WELDS COULD CRACK AND ALLOW AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE FUEL PUMP.
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| Vehicle |
1986 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1986 - 11/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/1987 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1987 |
| # Affected |
90 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
ALUMINUM FUEL TANK PICKUP TUBE WELDS COULD CRACK AND ALLOW AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE FUEL PUMP. |
| Consequences |
AIR IN FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL OR LOSEPOWER AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSION AND ENGINE BRAKE. |
| Corrective action |
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| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER.CORRECT IVE ACTION: REPLACE FUEL TANK. |
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