INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3800 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 3800 | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-07-08 | 1993-07-07 | 1993-07-12 |
Production Dates: 1991-03-01 - 1991-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10629
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
THE FUEL TANK CAGE ASSEMBLY BOLTS MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STRAPS TO THE HORIZONTAL ANGLE WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THREADED END OF THE BOLTS FACING THE FUEL TANK.
IF THE FUEL TANK CAGE IS STRUCK WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE ITIS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS TO PIERCE THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.FUEL LEAKAGE EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
THE FUEL TANK CAGE MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED WITH THE BOLT HEAD TOWARD THE TANK.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.
