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Exhaust system: emission controlRecall 78V-145 · 1973–1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 78V-145 covers 2,500 1973–1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series for a exhaust system: emission control problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 1978.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,5001 model
ReportedJun 21, 1978Owners notified Aug 11, 1978
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE FIRE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYAND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.NOTE: THE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PROMOTE THE PROBLEM ARE: HOT WEATHER, USE OFFUEL WITH A HIGH REID VAPOR PRESSURE, AND OPERATING VEHICLE IN FREQUENTSTOP-START SERVICE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Loadstar Series1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Built from January 1, 1973 to October 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. LIQ. GAS ENTERS CANNISTEREA78124 · closed Sep 30, 1978
    NHTSA