INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 900 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V172000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 900 1987
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1986-12-30 1986-12-22 1987-01-02

Production Dates: 1985-11-01 - 1986-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 678

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE 2ND AND 6TH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION LINES MAY CRACK DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DIESEL FUEL COULD BE SPRAYED ON A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE 2ND AND 6TH FUEL INJECTION LINES AND INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET FOR BOTH LINES.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTION LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.