1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SCOUT SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V100000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk

Manufactured:

03/31/1976 - 03/31/1978

Affected:

20,398

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

79V050000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery

Manufactured:

10/31/1977 - 11/30/1977

Affected:

4,300

Defect:

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".

Correction:

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.

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