International Harvester 1723 1992

Model 1723 made in 1992 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
96V192000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1981 to 08/01/1994V (Vehicle)17163812/10/1996ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/12/199611/14/1996
Defect SummaryThese buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.
Consequence SummaryShould the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Corrective SummaryOperators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. a decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
NotesOwner notification:information and decals will be mailed to owner beginning december 10, 1996.note:owners not receiving this information free of charge within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
92V102000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 09/01/1978 to 07/01/1992V (Vehicle)18500009/23/1992OVSCINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION07/20/199207/31/1992571301
Defect SummaryThe fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
Consequence SummaryThe fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by fmvss 301, fuel system integrity. fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryModify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.
NotesSystem: fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses with 35 gallon or 65 gallon fuel tanks andfuel tank cage systems.note: it is important that all affected buses be remedied. however, the recallshould not cause parents or school officials to be unduly alarmed. nhtsa isunaware of any actual crashes in which the fuel system of a navistar chassisruptured. many of the school buses involved in the recall have been in servicefor more than 12 years, and there has not been a single recorded fatalitybecause of a fire.