NHTSA Recall 79V212000
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1979-09-18. An estimated 2,950 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.