International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #78V145000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V145000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 2,500 affected units, FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:CANISTER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install an additional fuel separator to enlarge capacity, and add a discharge hose to the bottom of the fuel canister.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V145000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1978-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel emission control:canister

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install an additional fuel separator to enlarge capacity, and add a discharge hose to the bottom of the fuel canister.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b8sp_eewy-tf9m

NHTSA ID: 78V145000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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