Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Vehicles affected
2,950
Reported to NHTSA
1979-09-18
Owners notified
1979-10-26
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1978-06-21
Owners notified
1978-08-11
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
THE STUB ENDS OF THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE STUBS WOULD BE OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH AND COULD FRACTURE. COMPLETE FRACTURE WOULD CAUSE THE FRONT WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
44
Reported to NHTSA
1973-09-12
Owners notified
1973-10-26
Manufacturer remedy
No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Steering
1
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