Recall 86V016000: 1983–1985 Western Star Western Star

Report received

Feb 4, 1986

Manufacturer

Western star trucks, inc.

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

1983–1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The engine continues to run or can start up when the sentinel shutdown unit blocks the flow of fuel. This allows fuel pressure to build up in the fuel line which may cause the fuel line or filter to split open and leak or spray fuel into the engine compartment. Consequence of defect: if this occurs, the fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment may cause a fire. Note: an immediate step to be taken to prevent a failure is to turn the control handle on the sentinel shutdown unit from "run" to "bypass".

Remedy

Install a pressure relief valve into the fuel supply line.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Western Star Western Star0 complaints
• 1984 Western Star Western Star0 complaints
• 1985 Western Star Western Star0 complaints