Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
LOADSTAR SERIES
Year
1973
Recall Campaign Number
78V145000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install An Additional Fuel Separator To Enlarge Capacity, And Add A Discharge Hose To The Bottom Of The Fuel Canister.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Harvester
Start Of Manufacture
19730101
End Of Manufacture
19771001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2500
Date Owners Notified
19780811
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19780621