INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V180000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | PROSTAR | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-05-11 | 2007-04-24 | 2007-04-25 |
Production Dates: 2006-11-15 - 2007-02-19
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07506
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DAVCO FUEL PRO 382 HEATED FUEL FILTERS, WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE PRE-HEATER, LOCATED IN THE FUEL FILTER BASE, IS ENERGIZED.
IF THIS PRE-HEATER IS ENERGIZED WHILE MAINTENANCE IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE FUEL FILTER, DIESEL FUEL COULD IGNITE WITHIN THE FILTER HOUSING. A FIRE WITHIN THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MAY SPREAD POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTERS AND FUEL HEATERS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HEATER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07506.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
