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1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall - Campaign #78V145000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES RECALL - #78V145000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL

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.

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Vehicle 1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Manufactured between 1/1/1973 - 10/1/1977
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 8/11/1978
# Affected 2,500
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
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.
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1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM

1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
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