Recall
International Harvester Loadstar Series — 79V212000
NHTSA ID
79V212000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Loadstar Series
Years Affected
1974
Recall Date
1979-09-18
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Units Affected
2,950
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Loadstar Series
Model Years: 1974