Vehicle recall 87V030000 · January 11, 1987
1986 Western Star Western Star
Aluminum fuel tank pickup tube welds could crack and allow air to be drawn into the fuel pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: fuel tank.vehicle description: conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. And greater.correct ive action: replace fuel tank.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 1987
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 1, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star Western Star (1986): 1986
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