WESTERN STAR UNSPECIFIED 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-01-01 | 1987-01-11 | 1987-03-13 |
Production Dates: 1986-09-01 - 1986-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
ALUMINUM FUEL TANK PICKUP TUBE WELDS COULD CRACK AND ALLOW AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequence
AIR IN FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL OR LOSEPOWER AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSION AND ENGINE BRAKE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER.CORRECT IVE ACTION: REPLACE FUEL TANK.
