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| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : LOADSTAR SERIES | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19730101 - 19771001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V145000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780811 | Date Received by ODI: 19780621 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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