International Harvester Scout Series 1978
Model Scout Series made in 1978 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V100000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 04/01/1976 to 04/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 20398 | 06/09/1978 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 05/03/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wiring harness may have been entrapped, out of position, in a pinched condition at a frame outrigger during assembly of the body chassis. the trailer feed wire is not protected by a fuse or circuit and is susceptible to a short circuit occurrence. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect vehicles for this pinched condition, add clipping to ensure positive location of wiring harness and proper separation from fuel line at outrigger and install a circuit breaker on the trailer feed wire at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: should the trailer feed wire short out at theoutrigger, the resultant heat can cause a nearby fuel line to melt, potentiallyresulting in a vehicle fire and subsequent personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V050000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 11/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 4300 | 03/28/1979 | OVSC | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 02/21/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from a frontal impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||