| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : 1723 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780901 - 19920701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V102000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920923 | Date Received by ODI: 19920720 | Date Added to Database: 19920731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 185000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED THE CRASH BARRIER TEST. |
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Consequence:
THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN FLUID LOSSGREATER THAN ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". FUEL SPILLS INA COLLISION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
MODIFY THE FUEL TANK CAGE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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