NHTSA Recall 79V212000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V212000; Date: Sep. 18, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1974 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 2,950
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install improved separators and relocate both the separator and fuel canister without charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 26, 1979
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