International Harvester 3600, 3700, 3800 and others: Mounting

Date

July 7, 1993

Filed by

International Truck And Engine

Vehicles

International Harvester 3600 (1991, 1992); International Harvester 3700 (1991, 1992); International Harvester 3800 (1991, 1992); International Harvester 3900FC (1991, 1992)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

Description of the defect

The Fuel Tank cage Assembly bolts mounting The vertical straps to The horizontal angle were assembled with The threaded end of The bolts facing The Fuel Tank.

Potentially affected

10629

What can happen

If The Fuel Tank cage is struck with sufficient force itis possible for The bolts to Pierce The Fuel Tank And cause Fuel leakage.Fuel leakage exposed to a Source of ignition Can result in a Fire.

Remedy

The Fuel Tank cage mounting bolts will be removed And reinstalled with The Bolt head toward The Tank.

Recall notes

System: Fuel System; Fuel Tank Assembly; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE description: School Bus Chassis.

Owner notification date

July 8, 1993

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

301

Influenced by

OVSC

Recall number

93V112000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.