INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES 1974: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | LOADSTAR SERIES | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-11 | 1978-06-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1977-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2500
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE FIRE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYAND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.NOTE: THE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PROMOTE THE PROBLEM ARE: HOT WEATHER, USE OFFUEL WITH A HIGH REID VAPOR PRESSURE, AND OPERATING VEHICLE IN FREQUENTSTOP-START SERVICE.
