OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V112000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

Reported Jul 7, 1993 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1992 International Harvester 3800 1992 International Harvester 3700 1992 International Harvester 3900FC 1992 International Harvester 3600 1991 International Harvester 3900FC 1991 International Harvester 3700 1991 International Harvester 3600 1991 International Harvester 3800

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