What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1983064
- Recall date
- 30 June 1983
- Make
- Western Star
- Models
- Road Expeditor, Road Boss, Road Commander
- Model years
- 1981
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1983064.