International Harvester 1753 (1991) – 92V102000

Defect Description For Recall

The Fuel System Failed The Crash Barrier Test.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

1753

Year

1991

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