International Harvester 3600: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

Sept. 21, 1995

Filed by

International Truck And Engine

Vehicles

International Harvester 3600 (1992, 1993, 1994)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

The Fuel Hose to The Fuel Filter is routed Too close to The alternator Belt causing The alternator Belt to rub The Fuel Hose. This Can cause a Fuel leak.

Potentially affected

745

What can happen

Fuel leakage Can result in a Vehicle Fire if an ignition Source is present.

Remedy

Dealers will strap The Fuel Hose to The Chassis Frame to insure a minimum of 2 1/2" clearance between The Fuel Hose And The alternator Belt.

Recall notes

System: Fuel; Fuel lines; hoses; non-metallic.Vehicle description: School And Transit Buses equipped with a 7.3 liter International Diesel Engine (Engine codes 12NAB, 12NAC, And 12NAD).NOTE: owners Who take their Vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And do not receive The Free remedy within a reasonable Time should contact Navistar International at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Owner notification date

Oct. 10, 1995

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

95V179000

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.