1978 International Harvester Scout Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 International Harvester Scout Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 International Harvester Scout Series. Newest first.
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".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location.
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.
Risk and remedy
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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