INTERNATIONAL 7100 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V175000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL 7100 1990
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1992-12-08 1992-12-02 1992-12-21

Production Dates: 1988-08-01 - 1989-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1184

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE FUEL CAP MAY NOT LOCK OR SEAL PROPERLY.

Consequence

THE FUEL CAP COULD LEAK IN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS, SUCH ASA VEHICLE ROLLOVER. IF A FIRE DEVELOPS, LEAKING DIESEL FUEL COULD IGNITE ANDCAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL CAP WITH A NEW TYPE LEVER CAP.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY DIESEL TRUCKS WITH SHAW AERO LEVER TYPE FUELCAPS.