Recalls › 79V050000

NHTSA recall 79V050000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

International Harvester Scout Series

Reported Feb 21, 19794,300 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1977

The defect

Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

The remedy

Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Scout Series
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from a frontal impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious personal injury to passengers.