1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES RECALL - #79V212000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL
THE FUEL SEPARATORS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIN WALLS DUE TO A MATERIAL THICKNESS PROBLEM. THE SEPARATORS IN THESE WALLS MAY CRACK AND MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS OR LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1973 - 9/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
12/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Owners Notified on |
10/26/1979 |
| # Affected |
2,950 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE FUEL SEPARATORS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIN WALLS DUE TO A MATERIAL THICKNESS PROBLEM. THE SEPARATORS IN THESE WALLS MAY CRACK AND MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS OR LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS. |
| 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
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 EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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