International Harvester Recall 78V145000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Emission Control

NHTSA recall 78V145000 · announced June 21, 1978 · filed by International Harvester · 2,500 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series
• 1974 International Harvester Loadstar Series
• 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series
• 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series
• 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.