International Harvester Recall 79V212000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Emission Control
NHTSA recall 79V212000 · announced September 18, 1979 · filed by International Harvester · 2,950 units affected
The problem
THE FUEL SEPARATORS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIN WALLS DUE TO A MATERIAL THICKNESS PROBLEM. THE SEPARATORS IN THESE WALLS MAY CRACK AND MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS OR LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
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
- 1978 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.