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NHTSA recall 78V100000

Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk

International Harvester Scout Series

Reported May 3, 197820,398 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Apr 1, 1976 – Apr 1, 1978

The defect

The wiring harness may have been entrapped, out of position, in a pinched condition at a frame outrigger during assembly of the body chassis. The trailer feed wire IS not protected by a fuse or circuit and IS susceptible to a short circuit occurrence.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect vehicles for this pinched condition, add clipping to ensure positive location of wiring harness and proper separation from fuel line at outrigger and install a circuit breaker on the trailer feed wire at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Scout Series
197619771978

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: should the trailer feed wire short out at theoutrigger, the resultant heat can cause a nearby fuel line to melt, potentiallyresulting in a vehicle fire and subsequent personal injury.