THE VAPOR SEPARATOR IN THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE OMISSION SYSTEM LACKS THE CAPACITY TO PROHIBIT LIQUID
— Recall Campaign #78V145000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 2,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V145000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 21, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V145000 |
| Units affected: | 2,500 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.