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.