Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 86V-172 · International Harvester vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 86V-172 covers 678 International Harvester vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE 2ND AND 6TH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION LINES MAY CRACK DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DIESEL FUEL COULD BE SPRAYED ON A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE 2ND AND 6TH FUEL INJECTION LINES AND INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET FOR BOTH LINES.
SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTION LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1985 to November 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.