Defect Description For Recall
The Fuel System Failed The Crash Barrier Test.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
1753
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
92V102000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Fuel Tank Was Punctured, Resulting In Fluid Lossgreater Than Allowed By Fmvss 301, “Fuel System Integrity”. Fuel Spills Ina Collision Could Lead To A Vehicle Fire If Exposed To A Source Of Ignition.
Fix Defect
Modify The Fuel Tank Cage To Comply With Fmvss 301.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar InTL Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19920701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
185000
Date Owners Notified
19920923
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19920720
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301