NAVISTAR 3600 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : NAVISTAR | Model : 3600 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1991-11-01 - 1994-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V179000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-10-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-09-21 | Date Added to Database: 1995-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 745 | ||
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Summary:
THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL FILTER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ALTERNATOR BELT CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR BELT TO RUB THE FUEL HOSE. THIS CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL STRAP THE FUEL HOSE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME TO INSURE A MINIMUM OF 2 1/2" CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL HOSE AND THE ALTERNATOR BELT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; HOSES; NON-METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3 LITER INTERNATIONAL DIESEL ENGINE 'ENGINE CODES 12NAB, 12NAC, AND 12NAD'.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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