Exhaust system: emission controlRecall 79V-212 · 1973–1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 79V-212 covers 2,950 1973–1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series for a exhaust system: emission control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,9501 model

ReportedSep 18, 1979Owners notified Oct 26, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V212000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL SEPARATORS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIN WALLS DUE TO A MATERIAL THICKNESS PROBLEM. THE SEPARATORS IN THESE WALLS MAY CRACK AND MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS OR LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.

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, 1978

Built from January 1, 1973 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.