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Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : LOADSTAR SERIES | Year : 1975 |
Build Dates : 19730101 - 19780901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V212000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791026 | Date Received by ODI: 19790918 | Date Added to Database: 19791212 |
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: 2950 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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