NHTSA Recall 78V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V100000; Date: May. 3, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 International Harvester Scout Series; 1977 International Harvester Scout Series; 1978 International Harvester Scout Series
Component: Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 20,398
Recall Summary:
The wiring harness may have been entrapped, out of position, in a pinched condition at a frame outrigger during assembly of the body chassis. The trailer feed wire is not protected by a fuse or circuit and is susceptible to a short circuit occurrence.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect vehicles for this pinched condition, add clipping to ensure positive location of wiring harness and proper separation from fuel line at outrigger and install a circuit breaker on the trailer feed wire at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: electrical; wiring harness. Consequences of defect: should the trailer feed wire short out at theoutrigger, the resultant heat can cause a nearby fuel line to melt, potentiallyresulting in a vehicle fire and subsequent personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1978
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