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International Harvester 3600 Recall 95V179: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 95V179, reported September 21, 1995, 745 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V179INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

International Harvester 3600199219931994