WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 4, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS AND PUMP

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".

NHTSA ID: 86V016000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE INTO THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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