1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall - Campaign #79V212000

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1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES RECALL - #79V212000

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

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.

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Vehicle 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Manufactured between 1/1/1973 - 9/1/1978 Recalled on 12/12/1979 Influenced by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Owners Notified on 10/26/1979 # Affected 2,950 Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 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. Consequences Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE. 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. See also 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for PARKING BRAKE 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS