1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall - Campaign #78V145000

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1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES RECALL - #78V145000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL

THE VAPOR SEPARATOR IN THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE OMISSION SYSTEM LACKS THE CAPACITY TO PROHIBIT LIQUID GASOLINE FROM PASSING TO THE CANISTER UNDER CERTAIN FUEL EXPANSION CONDITIONS. GASOLINE WOULD BE DISCHARGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE REAR OF ENGINE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD.

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Vehicle 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Manufactured between 1/1/1973 - 10/1/1977 Recalled on 10/12/1979 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 8/11/1978 # Affected 2,500 Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Description THE VAPOR SEPARATOR IN THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE OMISSION SYSTEM LACKS THE CAPACITY TO PROHIBIT LIQUID GASOLINE FROM PASSING TO THE CANISTER UNDER CERTAIN FUEL EXPANSION CONDITIONS. GASOLINE WOULD BE DISCHARGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE REAR OF ENGINE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. Consequences Corrective action DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE FIRE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYAND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.NOTE: THE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PROMOTE THE PROBLEM ARE: HOT WEATHER, USE OFFUEL WITH A HIGH REID VAPOR PRESSURE, AND OPERATING VEHICLE IN FREQUENTSTOP-START SERVICE. See also 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for PARKING BRAKE 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS