International Harvester Loadstar Series (1973-1977): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 78V145000 · Jun 21, 1978 · International Harvester
2,500
vehicles affected
2,500
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 78V145000
- Date
- Jun 21, 1978
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control
- Model years
- 1973-1977
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | Loadstar Series | 1973-1977 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 78V145000?
1 model: International Harvester Loadstar Series (1973-1977), about 2,500 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 78V145000?
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.