1986 Western Star Western Star Recalls

All 1986 Western Star Western Star recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

March 13th, 1987
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Recall Date
March 13th, 1987
Units Effected
90
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V030000
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: January 1st, 1987

Defect Summary:
ALUMINUM FUEL TANK PICKUP TUBE WELDS COULD CRACK AND ALLOW AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE FUEL PUMP.

Consequence Summary:
AIR IN FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL OR LOSEPOWER AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSION AND ENGINE BRAKE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER.CORRECT IVE ACTION: REPLACE FUEL TANK.

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