Recall
International Harvester Loadstar Series — 78V145000
NHTSA ID
78V145000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Loadstar Series
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1978-06-21
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Units Affected
2,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Loadstar Series
Model Years: 1976