NHTSA Recall 79V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V050000; Date: Feb. 21, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 International Harvester Scout Series
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 4,300
Recall Summary:
Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: fuel; fuel line. Consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from a frontal impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 28, 1979
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