Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V175000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-12-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V175000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,184
Reported to NHTSA: 1992-12-02
Owners notified: 1992-12-08

Defect description

THE FUEL CAP MAY NOT LOCK OR SEAL PROPERLY.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
INTERNATIONAL 7100	1990
INTERNATIONAL 8100	1990
INTERNATIONAL 8200	1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.