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NHTSA recall 87V030000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Western Star Western Star

Reported Jan 11, 198790 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built Sep 1, 1986 – Nov 1, 1986

The defect

Aluminum fuel tank pickup tube welds could crack and allow air to be drawn into the fuel pump.

The risk

Air in fuel system could cause engine to stall or losepower and result in loss of power steering, air compression and engine brake.

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Vehicles in this recall

Western Star Western Star

Notes

System: fuel tank.vehicle description: conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. And greater.correct ive action: replace fuel tank.

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