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Recall 1983064

Other · Western Star · published 30 Jun 1983

9Vehicles affected in Canada
3Models
1981–1981Model years
Truck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

The issue

Certain vehicles were built with Sealco air start control valves containing an internal component which could under normal operating conditions become damaged and cause the valve to malfunction. A malfunction could allow air pressure to bypass the control valve and start the engine of a parked vehicle, resulting in the potential for injury to persons working in or around the engine compartment.

Description (français)

Certains véhicules ont été équipés, en usine, de soupapes de commande pneumatique de démarrage Sealco dont un élément interne peut se détériorer dans des conditions normales et provoquer le mauvais fonctionnement de la soupape. L'air comprimé peut alors traverser la soupape et faire démarrer le moteur d'un véhicule arrêté, ce qui peut entraîner des risques de blessures aux personnes travaillant dans le compartiment moteur ou à proximité.

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged

Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
Western Star ROAD BOSS1981
Western Star ROAD COMMANDER1981
Western Star ROAD EXPEDITOR1981