Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86V016000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V016000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 5 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS AND PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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".

Corrective Action

Install a pressure relief valve into the fuel supply line.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V016000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1986-02-04T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel lines fittings and pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install a pressure relief valve into the fuel supply line.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-43nt-hing_thi9

NHTSA ID: 86V016000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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