NHTSA recall campaign
95V179000
ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEReported1995-09-21Affected745 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →