Recall
Western Star Western Star — 87V030000
NHTSA ID
87V030000
Make
Western Star
Model
Western Star
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1987-01-11
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Units Affected
90
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.